A small but important distinction: The justice system enforces the will of those who empower it. This has likely never been truly democratic. Not long ago it e

A small but important distinction: The justice system enforces the will of those who empower it. This has likely never been truly democratic. Not long ago it excluded blacks and women. Bias continues today evidenced by incarceration vs crime rates. This is very distinct from implementing democratic justice. Like any organization the justice system is fighting to stay alive - subject to selective pressures and evolution.