This week's Supergirl episode was about her being forced to realize that her idea of justice wasn't right. Even though she is not human, she had to do what's right for a human prisoner. Maxwell Lord, I think we can all agree, is a horrible excuse for a human being. He has no concept of right vs wrong and no shame. He could care less about another person's life and feelings. He lies, steals and kills without a second thought. He has even tried to kill Supergirl on occasion. However, regardless of how he treats others he, deserves the same treatment of justice as anyone else who has done wrong.
Now, most of us aren't a part of the judicial or supreme court system on a daily basis, but the same principles apply. The bullies I've encountered over the years probably deserve the same pain I experienced. However, it is not my place to give it. In order to be better than my enemies, I have to rise above my anger and the hurt I feel. I can't let them win by going down to their level. Instead, I remove myself from them and focus on overcoming my fears, insecurities and helplessness. I don't have to be friends with them and trust me, it's not something I'm striving for. At the same time, I should respect the fact that they are human.
Being better than your enemy is difficult. Supergirl found it hard too. After realizing that she wasn't much better than Maxwell Lord by imprisoning him without trial never-mind kidnapping him, she let him go. She hopes, as do I, that he won't continue to plan her demise or tell the world who she really is. Letting him go was the right thing to do and we shall see if he repays her with kindness or tries to overpower her, yet again.
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