Justice

I think that human nature both aids and impedes justice. Humans have a natural desire for fairness, but personal gain can often come in the way of justice being carried out. Take a trial for example. A third party witness, who had nothing to do with the conflict that is being examined, is likely to give an honest opinion, for the sake of fairness. However, if one of the people who is directly involved gives a testament, it is likely to be tainted by what the person wants to achieve. Something else that affects justice is capitalism. People have a tendency to twist stories, to fit their own desires. This links back to the previous statement because it is an element of human nature to search for a solution that is beneficial to yourself. Something that could be beneficial to justice is the personal morals of most people. Typically, honesty is a typical trait in most people. This aids justice because it is a vital component of giving someone a fair chance, to either be convicted or deemed free of all charges. 

Museum Trip

I think that being a witness means acknowledging and recognizing that a particular event happened, even if you weren't necessarily at the scene of whatever happened. If you heard what happened from someone else, then you are a witness. I don't think that I was particularly transformed by the experience we all had in LA, although it was a very meaningful experience. It was definitely a learning experience, and I was impacted by what we saw, but I don't think I was transformed by it.