The Jedi

'' When I draw my saber, I speak aloud the word 'Justice', for that is the only reason for which I might ignite it.''          - Jedi Lark Kedder

Justice:

 Seek always the path of Right, unencumbered by bias or personal interest. Recognize that the sword of justice can be a terrible thing, so it must be tempered by humanity and mercy. If the right you see rings true, agrees with others, and you seek it out without bending to the temptation of expediency, then you will earn renown beyond measure.

The Jedi

The Jedi do not seek fame or renown, but they seek to do good thing and when it is done they will earn trust and respect. Their actions are their own; they take responsibility for themselves, and make a difference for the good of influence.

Choosing Justice in the face of bias and personal interest are what separates those who walk the path of a Jedi from those who do not. The path of justice presents other challenges as well. The code speaks of the 'sword of justice'; this too is an important point to make. Justice is justice, it can be gentle and it can be scathingly harsh at times, but the Jedi must always be mindful of how they wield and serve justice. It is their lot to protect and serve and must respect that tether in the face of justice, or they will lose the respect and trust that are needed to be our community's agent of justice.

Seeking justice seems an easy goal to attain, and in fact many of us choose the path of justice without much thought. Causing injustice because of not having the right information is unfortunate, and often preventable, but is not as damnable as the other reason for causing injustice. Bias or personal interest, hard to overcome are they...