Justice Delayed is Justice Denied...

When it comes to sweeping cultural change via the law, there is often bitter disappointment on the part of those resisting change. In addition to predictions of "buyers remorse" that will surely come, they often argue that change ought to come slowly and deliberately. I suppose that is so the opposing party has time to come to terms with the impending shift. But Rachel Maddow said something interesting on her show Friday evening: justice delayed is justice denied. When we know something is wrong and

oppressive, and the law is changed to reflect that knowledge, then why must we delay at all the execution of justice? When one has waited for years--maybe even a lifetime--to live life to the fullest, then there can be no just reason for delaying their right to exercise their freedom.