The Justice System is used every day. On your way to work, walking across the street, and even buying groceries. Our lives are structured by laws. We do not rob a Walgreens down the street because that is against the law. When something bad happens we call the police or some form of law enforcement.
With all of the events that have happened over the last year, we have become more conscious of how much the Justice System has to do with everyone’s lives. Our Justice system has so much said in our rights. Currently, there is a discussion on overturning Roe Vs. Wade which affects Women’s rights directly. It can be absolutely horrific learning that how you have to live your life is in the hands of people you do not even know.
Having strangers decide your life decisions can be horrific but it can also be a saving grace. Having an unbias opinion on a court case that determines if you get to see your daughter can help make you realize if you are truly fit as a parent or not. Being able to have someone be able to judge your dilemma honestly is refreshing that it won’t be a close friend possibly lying to you or a cruel ex telling you painful lies.
In Michigan, we had truly relied on our justice system. It is scary to think that the kids and faculty in the building were at a real threat. Someone had even tried to impersonate their sheriff and to think that if one student had not said something there could have been many more lives lost. People have faith in the justice system. Even after the events of last year with the death of George Floyd. There was and is definite distrust with some areas of justice.
Even at Huntley High School not even a few months ago there had been a threat to our building. It was our campus officer that had made sure that everyone was safe and that nothing had happened to the students and staff. Being kept in one classroom, some with no service, and having very little contact with your family is nerve-wracking. Especially when you don’t know what’s going on. This was not even the first threat to Huntley High School. Every school in this nation is horrified at what is going on. Huntley is lucky that we do have a campus officer and that we are safe.
Students learn about the law every day in classes, online, and even just by looking around. Going to a class and learning about larceny or going to a club after school and learning more about how to function in a courtroom shows how Justice molds our everyday lives.