Just Mercy Definition

People have different views of what mercy truly is. One of the most popular definitions is that mercy is compassion or kindness. Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson gives us a different but deeper understanding of what the word “mercy” honestly means, however, his experience changed his meaning of it forever. Reading this book also opened my eyes to what the real definition is; Not the one that is commonly known. Stevenson changed my definitions, used key points, and influenced my desire to seek out justice. Before I read Just Mercy, my view on justice and mercy was exactly like the dictionary’s definitions. I always thought it was the same equality as saving a puppy or forgiving a friend for doing wrong, but it is much more than that. Mercy is being just and fair while at the same time showing compassion. I felt that the judge did not judge Walter McMillian fairly because of his background. He
It should not make a difference to what color one is, where they are from, or how rich they are, they deserve a chance for a fair trial. However, it will not change for a long time because we live in a corrupt system that revolves around who has the most money at the end of the day. McMillian was assigned a lawyer who did not care what happened to him and barely tried because he was not rich and did not grow up in the best community. I am not saying what McMillian did was right, but I am saying that he did not deserve the death penalty. He lived a hard life and was only trying to create a new better one. In conclusion, how do we fix the corruptness of the system? According to the government we have to be rich and know people high up in the system. Furthermore, McMillian’s case was not judged fairly. Stevenson felt pity for him and what he was going through. He could relate to the situation and tried to help the best he could, but nothing could be done. In that situation, all one can do is