This perspective gave me a lot to think about. I believe accountability is important, but I also believe healing is important. When people experience deep trauma, fear, pain, and separation, those wounds can sometimes ripple outward and affect others in ways that cause even more suffering. What stood out to me most was the idea that true justice is not simply about punishment, but about restoring harmony wherever possible. Caring for victims, supporting families, protecting communities, and helping individuals confront and heal the roots of harmful behavior are all part of a more compassionate vision of justice. As someone who has spent many years healing from my own trauma, I understand how unhealed wounds can shape lives. Healing does not excuse harmful actions, but it can help us understand them and prevent more harm in the future. A truly evolved society would still have boundaries, accountability, and protection for the innocent. But perhaps it would also recognize that lasting peace comes not only from addressing actions, but from addressing the pain, fear, and disconnection that often lie beneath them. That is a vision worth striving toward.🙏🏽🙏🏽