I agree that nobody is privileged in absolute terms, and do not feel that your statement conflicts with anything I have written. We seem to also agree that abst

I agree that nobody is privileged in absolute terms, and do not feel that your statement conflicts with anything I have written. We seem to also agree that abstractions can be useful, but perhaps disagree on whether or not the "realness" of a concept must necessarily be related to the capacity for that concept have effects on society and on real people that may be beneficial or harmful. The justice system is ideally intended to provide fair and impartial justice, but I think it's also fair and reasonable to point out when it falls short of that ideal. In fact, in a democratic society, I would argue that an informed and vocal public is a necessary component of keeping institutions accountable to the people.