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How Do You Deal With Feelings of Contempt for The Injustice of the System?

Specifically, the criminal “justice” system, which is anything but just.

I’ve kept this on the back burner for almost 23-years. Suppressed my feelings of anger, disgust, and contempt because the pain of an injustice was greater than the contempt. Now, with all the stories of a “justice” system gone mad – and I call it, the “you scratch my back, and I’ll scratch yours” system – all those feelings have resurfaced. I’ve witnessed the corruption with my own ears and eyes. It has impacted my life in a very personal way. And it’s changed my life for the worse because of the bare faced lies of CJS that does not value truth and fairness, only, money, status, and who you know.

I’ve never hated anyone, but I’m hating these liars and rogues who portray themselves as pillars of the community. Hatred is not something I want to feel. It damages me. What do you do with your contempt and disgust at injustice?

Personally, I’d like to round them all up and lock them away for life.

Update: Writing this and sharing my feelings has helped a lot. Also, some of the responses who understand. Thank you. Writing really does help with our feelings of frustration and other emotions.
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4meAndyou · F
George Soros and many others just like him are demonstrating that justice can be bought. Soros is heavily funding the political campaigns of district attorney's, for example, who are not only radical but who will also release criminals back into our communities.
cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
@Carissimi The Clooneys were at the wedding, they are in thick with them.
Carissimi · F
@cherokeepatti They lecture us on the so called climate change, while jetting around on their private planes.
cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
@Carissimi Of course...they also say that the coastal areas will be flooded in 12 years or less but buy homes (mansions) on the coast so they can walk to the beaches.
cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
Judges and lawyers drink together at parties. And there are other groups with heavy influence besides them.
Carissimi · F
@cherokeepatti Yes. They even joke about their golf games together, in a courtroom during a trial. They make me sick.
Miram · 31-35, F
I try my best not to let my anger win. A part of me realizes injustice exists because the majority allow it, stay silent and fear speaking up. And that do make me feel resentment.

But looking around you can always find people who let love guide their actions, genuine ones that'd do anything to make this world a little better.

I also know that no matter what you do, it will never take that pain away. When someone is killed or assaulted, that pain is forever. The killer can be killed, along with the corrupted protecting him but it will never bring your loved ones to life. I try to accept that and mold my suffering to good.
Carissimi · F
@Miram I do good anyway, or at least try to do no harm. It’s not in my nature to harm anyone, or anything. It’s the feelings that get me. They do more damage to me than the corrupt officials. In fact, my feelings don’t hurt them at all because they don’t know, and wouldn’t care, if they did know. I need to find an outlet for the contempt I feel...a healthy one. I suppose expressing my feelings here is a help.
I too have very good personal reasons to feel rage towards the failure of the criminal justice system but ultimately it doesn’t help me, only harms me, if I’m not able to move forward and not dwell on it.
Carissimi · F
@Discotheque I thought I’d moved on 23-years ago. In fact, I’ve hardly felt anger about it in all this time, but now I realize we just suppress our true feelings so that we can live, and function, day to day, but it’s there waiting to resurface when you see current events smack you in the face, and what you buried within yourself needs venting.
@Carissimi that’s very eloquently put and it makes much sense to me too. I hope the venting does bring you some relief and peace of mind.
Carissimi · F
@Discotheque Thank you.
Carazaa · F
I pray and lean on God. Jesus says "love your enemies and pray for those who despitefully use you!" So that's how I cope! I forgive them and I know God will deal with people!" Mine is the vengeance says the Lord"" All things work out for the best for those who love God"
maxeen · 70-79, F
Christ. ..being perfect. .came to this world...was slain on a cross
Carissimi · F
@Carazaa Sorry, but this is two different things. This post asked a specific question, and @maxeen responded what worked for her. This is fine.
Your response reminds me of the parable of the man on his roof surrounded by rising flood waters. A rescue helicopter comes along, but he refuses to go, saying, “No, God will help me.” This happened several times with various recur helicopters. He drowned. When he got to heaven, he asked God, “ why didn’t you save me,” and God said, “I sent you three helicopters, what more did you want?”
The moral is: God (if you believe in God) is very practical, and uses people to do his work. If you want to see the face of God, just look at the next person, animal, tree, you see.
Carazaa · F
@Carissimi God has helped me when no one else did.
Carissimi · F
@Carazaa Good.
FreestyleArt · 36-40, M
It will all be over once Trump get his second term.
Carissimi · F
@FreestyleArt This is not about Trump.
I think the main problem is Judges taking bribes - thats a given. Judges are the biggest criminals out there. They talk with their mouths while reaching for the money with their claws.
Carissimi · F
@MarmeeMarch I believe that for a fact.
@Carissimi Right - more powerful than a lawyer and the buck stops with them - who is the best target to take a bribe
eMortal · M
There's no justice in the system. If you got the money, you're law will get you case to a favorable judge not before milking you out in an unnecessary lengthy trial.
VeronicaPrincess · 61-69
While it's sometimes extremely difficult, I try not to be contemptuous - doing so would make me as self-righteous & spiteful as those who are subverting our legal system.
Carissimi · F
@VeronicaPrincess Spiteful would require an action or a behavior to hurt others, so that label is not appropriate. Self righteous? I would say Truth and Justice, real justice is the epitome of righteousness, so I respectfully disagree.
VeronicaPrincess · 61-69
@Carissimi I respect your opinion, and thank you for respecting mine.
SW-User
Its disgusting how things are. I'm so sorry for what happened to you in your past.🤗
Carissimi · F
@SW-User Thank you. I have seen a number of unjust cases, but the release of that London Bridge terrorist released after 8-years, then finding out that a bystander on the bridge was a day release prisoner, who was in a low security prison after murdering (strangling and cutting the throat of) a 15-year old disabled girl, had me feeling utter contempt and anger, when I know people who have served longer sentences (and worse) for marijuana. Not only that, I personally witnessed perjury by law enforcement on the stand. It’s called: testi-lying.
SW-User
That's terrible that the law gets away with stuff like that.😔@Carissimi
Montanaman · M
Got a good buddy in prison for 1 count (1st offense) of indecent exposure. ( Was coming out of shower, with door cracked open and 16 yr old step daughter looked. Pfffft!
Anyway 2 years on an ankle bracelet before sentence. Took a plea deal, judge through out plea deal, and sentence was 22 years in prison. Montana law states 1st offense Max penalty is 6 months in jail and $500 fine. My buddy is going to rot in prison because of a corrupt judge and an ex wife who's dating a cop. 😔😠
Carissimi · F
@Montanaman I’m shaking my head in dismay at this injustice. And yet a convicted terrorist gets 8-years, only to be released and kill others. Over 20+ years, I have seen child abusers and killers get 2-years, international drug smuggling criminals got 4-years, and probation because they were in the know with the establishment, they had money and status. Kids with a first offense of marijuana get more than a decade, and some have a life sentence. A mother incarcerated for association with a drug dealer. She was not involved in anyway with the crime, it was because she had an association with him —his mother. The prosecutor admitted she was incarcerated as bait for her son, and when he gave himself up, she’d be released. That prosecutor is the one who should be in prison for abuse of power.

I’m really sorry about your friend. I hope he can appeal.
Montanaman · M
@Carissimi in the works, but it's a process. Thank you.😔🤗🤗

 
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