How the government metes out punishment is a concern for the government. I reject any of their moral authority. That isn't justice...it is simply policy.Monderegal » 27 Jun 2022, 2:34 pm » wrote: ↑ But what makes it justified? That's the principle of justice. It depends on the magistrate but you are right. There are different forms of "punishment". Did you insult the King or did you plot terrorist attacks? How a government meets out punishment is the crux of justice.