Doubt arises from the presence of a minor truth in the presence, in spite of, and in opposition to a perceived greater overarching truth. Doubt causes tension and uncertainty because the nature of truth is such that it can not subsist alongside its opposite affirming the validity of each other. Minor truth is still a truth, and as long as it exists, as long as there is doubt, it can not and should not ever be ignored. If we are, through our understanding, to do justice to the concept of justice we must have the patience and the rational fortitude to address our doubts even when faced with the demand of action.
In particular, when a critical decision needs to be made, we must not succumb to impatience. And while our eyes may be blinded by the tears ever ready to fall, we must not let our hearts be clouded by the hatred for what brought those tears to fruition. Even for those who view life as currency it is foolish to spend it haphazardly. Once it turns hands there is no reciprocal exchange; there is only the hope that it was in fact worth its cost.
Justice is easy to see when you are all clean and pretty, too bad justice is still needed when it gets all down and dirty...
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