Weblog 3

     Miller believes that social justice is an object that can be distributed among the people of a community. He believes that we should all share in the "goods" of society. He believes that we should also share in the parts of society that are not so glorious, such as taxes and military service. Miller is an activist for the state stepping in to deem things socially just or unjust. He believes that it is the role of the state to enforce social justice. Miller's arguments relate to my two contrasting theories from Weblog 2 because his argument supports one of my theories of social justice and contradicts the other.
     First, Miller's arguments supports my theory that it is wrong to leave the child locked in the room, for the happiness of the community. Miller states that the goods of society should be shred equally among all the citizens. If this is true, then the child in Omelas should be able to be a part of the community, and not have to be locked up. Also, Miller states that the community must share in the "bad" parts of society also. If the city of Omelas has to sacrifice some of their happiness for the child to be set free, then they should do that. even if nobody wants to set the child free, it is the right thing to do. a good example of this is taxes. Nobody likes to pay taxes, but we must do it for the good of the whole community, and we all share in an experience that might not be so pleasant.
     Second, Miller's arguments contradict my theory of social justice for the parents of Omelas. They teach their children that it is right to leave the child in the dark, cold, dirty room. This is not just because, as Miller states, justice should be distributed evenly to the people of society. The child is not receiving any benefits or any happiness because he is locked in a room. How is justice being distributed here? Miller also believes that the state should intervene when necessary and enforce social justice. This does not happen at all in Omelas, their is either no authority, or the state does not step in to create justice.
     Miller makes some very good points that include sharing the "goods" of society, enforcement of justice from the state, sharing the "bads" of society, etc. My two contradicting theories both agree and contradict Miller's idea of social justice.