The Power of Justice
Wednesday: October 30, 9:30 a.m. – 12 noon
Bethany Congregational Church 556 N. Hope Avenue, Santa Barbara
VISTAS member price: $20; non-member price $30
Presented by Jason Dominguez
Just what is “justice” anyway? Traditional concepts of justice include fairness, equality, and rights. Who defines these conceits and who enforces them? And who guards the guardians? We will take a look at social, economic, and legal justice and seek answers for important conceptual questions. Does the Supreme Court represent blind justice, given the gifts it receives? Does Democracy meet the call for justice with abuse of the minority by the majority, gerrymandering, and other anti-representative features? Does ranked-choice voting lead to greater justice? We’ll examine real-world examples where traditional justice may be seen as failing, such as righting the wrongs of colonialism and restoring the self-determination of people.