Nigeria, Nov. 20 -- There is something deeply wrong with the way many Nigerians understand fairness. Too often, we side with the underdog without asking who is right or wrong. If a rickety taxi or a Keke NAPEP collides with a well-maintained car, the crowd quickly gathers to defend the Keke rider. People insist that the car owner should take him to the hospital, pay his bills, or simply forgive him for the damage inflicted on his car because the Keke rider is poor and struggling. The law no longer matters. Emotion takes over, and pity becomes more important than justice. This same attitude shows up in other parts of life. If your neighbour earns less than you, you are expected to tolerate their behaviour, no matter how much it affects you...