http://julieclawson.com/2009/11/09/discussing-everyday-justice-3/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:52:33 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://julieclawson.com/2009/11/09/discussing-everyday-justice-3/comment-page-1/#comment-5949 Stephen Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:38:55 +0000 http://julieclawson.com/?p=1302#comment-5949 Although this topic of how the powerful always get the upperhand is fairly common, I find interesting the subjects that were contrasted in this article. It disgusts me in so many ways that there is in fact such a difference in the treatment of classes, and although this is nothing new it's something people tend to forget until something like this is brought forward. Some things will never change, like many like to say, "the only difference between martyrdom and suicide is press coverage. Although this topic of how the powerful always get the upperhand is fairly common, I find interesting the subjects that were contrasted in this article. It disgusts me in so many ways that there is in fact such a difference in the treatment of classes, and although this is nothing new it’s something people tend to forget until something like this is brought forward. Some things will never change, like many like to say, “the only difference between martyrdom and suicide is press coverage.

]]> http://julieclawson.com/2009/11/09/discussing-everyday-justice-3/comment-page-1/#comment-5933 Pippin Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:59:09 +0000 http://julieclawson.com/?p=1302#comment-5933 Agreed. I've always struggled with what you've addressed-- reading about the evils about globalisation, I've always thought-- but how will 'dropping out' of the system help those who are caught up in a system that's not going to just disappear? It's a bit like the whole "finish your food, there are starving children in Africa" thing we were told as kids-- how will our ethical choices actually help those trapped in unethical situations? Your post just explained perfectly the balance between being ethical inwardly (which is a definite start) and being ethical outwardly. Agreed. I’ve always struggled with what you’ve addressed– reading about the evils about globalisation, I’ve always thought– but how will ‘dropping out’ of the system help those who are caught up in a system that’s not going to just disappear? It’s a bit like the whole “finish your food, there are starving children in Africa” thing we were told as kids– how will our ethical choices actually help those trapped in unethical situations? Your post just explained perfectly the balance between being ethical inwardly (which is a definite start) and being ethical outwardly.

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