Tag Archives: Justice

The Law and Those Who Intepret It: When Justice Depends on Human Hands – THE CONUNDRUMS QUOTATIONS PROJECT – CQ-28

Posted on September 30, 2026 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

The jailhouse lawyer expresses a complex relationship with the law, believing in its ideals despite distrust in its interpreters. He assists his peers, navigating the legal system failures while maintaining hope that justice can prevail. His commitment illustrates the tension between legal principles and institutional shortcomings, demanding accountability and reform. Continue reading →

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Forgiveness and the Freedom to Move Forward – THE CONUNDRUMS QUOTATIONS PROJECT – CQ-023

Posted on September 18, 2026 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

The Conundrums Quotations Project Essay No. 10 emphasizes that forgiveness does not imply that wrongdoings are acceptable; rather, it is about the decision to move forward despite the pain. It differs from reconciliation and does not require the offender’s acknowledgment. True forgiveness allows emotional liberation, enabling individuals to reclaim agency and shape their future. Continue reading →

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What Would a System Designed for Healing Look Like? — The Conundrums Quotation Project — CQ-013

Posted on July 31, 2026 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

Institutions exist for specific purposes, and prioritizing compliance over healing can lead to order without genuine change. Lasting transformation occurs when individuals are seen as capable of growth and renewal. The critical inquiry is about the intended outcomes of systems and envisioning those designed for healing. Continue reading →

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When Justice Arrives Too Late — The Conundrums Quotation Project — CQ-012

Posted on July 29, 2026 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

The post reflects on the impact of time on evidence, memories, and justice, emphasizing that delayed justice cannot restore lost relationships or opportunities. It prompts consideration of how to measure the cost of such delays, questioning whether justice, when it arrives, is still meaningful. Continue reading →

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Fiat justitia ruat caelum

Posted on March 13, 2022 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

Today I get to uplift an advocate and an author, Claudette Nurse. I have not met a person more passionate about justice than Claudette. (She causes “good trouble.”) She is an attorney. She worked for the Legal Aid Society, in … Continue reading →

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Drop the Rock, that is, the argument using people convicted of violent crimes to make the case…

Posted on June 1, 2014 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

The Rockefeller Drug reform movement argued its case for reform by using people convicted of violent crimes, stating that people convicted of nonviolent drug offenses were being sentenced to the same amount of time if not more than people convicted … Continue reading →

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The King is Dead!

Posted on January 20, 2014 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

The King is dead! I was 7 years young when Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated. Growing up in the ‘60s, what one historian called the Decisive Decade, there was death all around. At 7, I didn’t understand the impact … Continue reading →

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“I’ll Always Love My Mama” (Part 2) — What I learned from my Mother about Restorative Justice

Posted on May 28, 2013 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

Yesterday, Veterans’ Day, I remembered my father, a World War II vet.  Today, I want to remember my mother.  The 35th anniversary of my mother’s death is fast approaching.  It’s hard to believe that it’s been so long, yet, it’s … Continue reading →

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