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Full Idea
Debates about distributive justice are about not only who gets what but also what qualities are worthy of honour and reward.
Gist of Idea
Distributive justice concern deserts, as well as who gets what
Source
Michael J. Sandel (Justice: What's the right thing to do? [2009], 07)
Book Ref
Sandel,Michael J.: 'Justice: what's the right thing to do?' [Penguin 2010], p.179
A Reaction
So the 'undeserving poor' get nuffink? Does just being a human being deserve anything? Obviously yes. That said, we can't deny the concept of 'appropriate reward'.