Justice

The question I have been asked today is what two factors aid justice and what two factors impede justice. Basically, what helps justice grow, and what gets in the way of justice.

In our English class, we are currently reading To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. 

Justice is when someone has rights. For example, a black man in the book is being accused for something he didn't do (yes, I did just spoil a portion of the book). This is a perfect example of something not being just.

However, another character in the book, Atticus, stands up and says that he'll help the man get through the case. Although the entire town is telling Atticus' family that he is a disgrace to the town, he continues with the case. This is a perfect example of something related to justice. 

A picture from the movie To Kill a Mockingbird

Anyways, what I'm trying to say is, justice is when you do the right thing; and the way justice is in our world today, is by people like you, the reader.

Being a Witness

Recently, our class visited the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles to learn about the Holocaust. During the Holocaust, many people watched these terrible things happen and did nothing about it. The question I've been asked this week is what does it mean to be a witness.

To me, a witness is somebody who watches something happen. They don't do anything about it no matter what the situation is. If somebody you know is being bullied and you don't do anything about it, that would make you a witness. It's up to you on what to do.

Another question I've been asked is how I've been transformed after visiting the museum. 

The museum was a fascinating experience that I would definitely visit again. We went through an exciting visual experience which included viewing Nazi uniforms, what the Jews wore, going into a fake gas chamber, and much more.

Since I'm Jewish, I already knew a lot about the Holocaust, however I hadn't done anything like this. It gave me a new appreciation for the people who had to go through this.

I couldn't imagine going through this.

I'll leave you with that to ponder with.

I hope all you readers enjoyed this article, and I'll see you next time!