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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6282274.stm “Sarkozy says no to mass pardons” In this case Sarkozy has made the decision that using his power to grant mass pardons to inmates on Bastille Day would be an abuse of his power. He has decided that justice would not be served through this merciful act.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6281056.stm “Argentinean prime minister in cash probe”
This story helps demonstrate the way it is necessary to maintain one standard of justice that applies to all, not just to those who lack power. In a country that is rife with corruption its good to see that the government will take responsibility.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/09/business/media/09coverage.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
“British press chafes at restrictions”
Several British newspapers have printed stories with pictures of the suspects of the Glasgow and London bombings—according to police these photos should not have been put forward. The papers had to decide what was the just thing to do—their duty towards assisting the gov. and their duty to informing the public.
“3 Guilty in Failed 2005 London Plot”
This is justice at its most basic. The decision of whether or not a crime has been perpetrated, and if it has been, then the degree to which the involved parties should be punished.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/06/us/06nuke.html
“Secrecy at Nuclear Agency Is Criticized by Lawmakers”
Last year one of the nuclear plants in had a spill so bad the factory had to be closed for 7 months. Unfortunately we will never known which factory it was. The public has been barred from this knowledge as the information has been given the security level just under “secret” which keeps it out of public hands. Many say this is unjust as the public deserves to know.