Opinions of Monday, 6 April 2026

Columnist: Dr Tomy Michael

Blue justice theory in public opinion

Writer, Dr Tomy Michael Writer, Dr Tomy Michael

In the international context, blue justice theory is synonymous with contemporary justice theory, which highlights how vulnerable groups are often disadvantaged by economic and technological policies, particularly in the context of globalization, digitalization, and resource utilization.

This theory can have legal implications when the state focuses solely on improving public welfare. It doesn't begin with the assumption that society and sovereignty are distinct entities, and then the state emerges.

Although it focuses on vulnerable groups, in practice, definitions of vulnerable groups are numerous. Vulnerable groups, such as children, are particularly attractive, despite existing child protection conventions. This appeal stems from their inability to reject or even understand that they are being exploited. Neglect by parents focused solely on meeting their needs is part of blue justice theory.

Therefore, such behavior will become good if it persists. Special attention is mandatory for children, as they are distinct legal subjects. Children's rights from a legal perspective include non-discrimination, the child's best interests, the right to life and development, and respect for the child's views. Secondly, vulnerable groups include victims of natural disasters, conflict, and pandemics.

When a natural disaster occurs, a thorough investigation into the causes and consequences is conducted. When there are victims and the legal process points to the victim's fault, resolving the trauma for the community is paramount. Natural disaster victims actually understand their actions, but sometimes their actions are driven by compulsion.

For example, if a field lacks fertile soil, they will seek alternative solutions as long as they can meet their family's clothing needs. Furthermore, conflict victims arise from state indifference to the community.

This indifference is categorized as indifference due to inability and indifference due to the overpowering natural will of the authorities.
An example of indifference due to inability can be seen during COVID-19, when the state was shocked to deal with the pandemic. The state was unprepared, and many victims died. Indifference due to the overpowering natural will of the authorities demonstrates that the best solution lies beyond legal norms.

The third vulnerable group is the poor, whose economic needs are limited to daily living, meaning they lack the strength to fulfill their life plans. The complexity of the problem means that the economy depends on state policies. Based on the thinking of Mohammad Athar (the first Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia), the people's economy must be improved to prevent inequality.

The concept he proposed was a dominant solution for the country's independence and its subsequent independence. He stated that cooperatives are a concrete form of economic democracy, based on the principles of family and mutual cooperation, and avoiding the exploitation of humans by humans.

This concept will make a nation grow because, in any ideology, the economy is a vital tool of the state. Creating a concept of peace requires fulfilling the needs of the people. To create a sense of security for the people, strengthening defense equipment is essential, including strengthening food needs and technological means that can stimulate food demand.

The existence of blue justice theory must ultimately be realized with the support of all members of society. Creating public opinion must foster positive enthusiasm, so that the public does not feel burdened to criticize the government.

Politics, religion, ethnicity, law, the environment, ideology, and technology are inseparable, yet they are a unity, as many things continue to emerge in the digital space. Access to public information shapes diverse understandings within society. No nation can progress when the aspirations of the people are sidelined.

Therefore, everything returns to the definition of blue justice theory, combined with other state theories. The state must continue to develop a concept of thinking that maintains its national identity and fosters relationships with other nations.