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Difference between right, justice and firness



 
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Difference between right, justice and firness #1 (permalink) Mon Aug 09, 2010 16:55 pm   Difference between right, justice and firness
 

Can anyone who knows the difference between those three words assist me?
Difference between right, justice and firness
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Difference between right, justice and firness #2 (permalink) Mon Aug 09, 2010 17:21 pm   Difference between right, justice and firness
 

"Right" is the broadest. It means correct in any way. It can refer to things as amoral as grammar or as grave as the death penalty.

"Fairness" is general and often moral correctness in treatment of others, especially with respect to equity.

He gave her $5 but only gave me $1. We're both his daughters. It's not fair. - Equity
Our employer is reducing our bonuses as the cost of living is rising. It is not fair. - General moral treatment

"Justice" is moral correctness in addressing misdeeds, especially with respect to crime or widespread discrimination and prejudice.

The killer was finally convicted after eluding the authorities for two decades. He was brought to justice.

The suffragists pursued justice for women.
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