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The problem with this line of reasoning comes from the arbitrariness of the term "justice". I might also belive that the principle of justice is greater than lives, and hense support further escallation of action in Iraq as a way of making sure justice is done (justice being overthrowing a tyrant, stomping out terrorism in the country, and getting a democratic gov't in place).
What it ends up becoming is essentially, people's lives are worth less than your personal beliefs, unless there can be universal agreement over what is just. And as a poster alluded to, it's nice in theory to say you are willing to give your life for "justice" when it's not your ass currently on the line. But as your beliefs are being more and more tested by threats, it becomes harder and harder to hold onto them.
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