Justice for Sale

When asked “Which public figure do you disagree with the most?” my answer isn’t a celebrity, politician, or media personality. My answer is broader — and perhaps more uncomfortable. I disagree with the insincerity of lawyers and judges as a whole.

Not all of them, of course. There are honest individuals in every field. But the system — and far too many of the people who operate within it — often seem driven not by truth or justice, but by money, power, and self-preservation.

What makes it worse is the mask they wear: robes of justice, words of fairness, and the weight of authority. But under that, what I’ve seen — and what countless others have experienced — is often something entirely different.

Too many lawyers are willing to twist facts, manipulate arguments, or bury the truth, not because they believe in their client’s cause, but because they’re being paid well to do it. It’s not about right or wrong anymore — it’s about who can afford the better lawyer, the longer trial, or the more persuasive lie.

Judges, too, are not always above this rot. Some show clear favoritism. Some appear to protect the rich and powerful, while the ordinary person waits endlessly for justice — or worse, is crushed by the very system that was supposed to protect them. One law for the wealthy, another for the poor. It’s unbearable. It’s unimaginable. And yet, it happens. Again and again.

The courtroom, which should be a place of truth, often feels like a stage for performance. And those without money or influence? They’re not even allowed a voice.

I don’t say this lightly. I say it because I’ve seen it. I’ve felt the injustice of it. I’ve watched good people walk away with nothing while the powerful walk free.

I don’t expect perfection. But I long for sincerity. I long for a system where justice isn’t a service you can buy — but a principle that protects all. Where lawyers fight for truth, not just victory. Where judges judge with integrity, not influence.

Until then, this is the public figure — or rather, the public institution — I will continue to disagree with the most.