Justice vs. Judgment

From the Spirit Within Tarot, Justice; from the Answer Deck, 'Barrier:'

          I appreciate that Bright's Justice holds the sword of truth higher than the scales. It seems lately that people just want to keep the peace, and so concessions are offered to make both sides be quiet and settle down (at least temporarily). Things may appear to be in balance, but it's really just a band-aid on a gaping wound. For there to be true justice, facts must be uncovered and examined. The truth can be hard to deal with, particularly when rights have been trampled or responsibilities have been ignored. Patiently sorting it out can seem like more trouble than it's worth. The Barrier card suggests being boxed in, which fits well with a quote from Emmeline Pankhurst: "Justice and judgment lie often a world apart." While justice relies on clarity and objectivity (mental spaciousness), judgment can be influenced by preferences or prejudices which we may not be aware we hold. It's no wonder a jury is made up of several people instead of only one. It often takes many viewpoints to see all sides of a situation.