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Poor wording perhaps on my behalf but can you explain the difference between "preventing crime" and "ensuring order"? It sounds like the double negative and th

• cabaalis 8y ago
  Controlling access to scarce resources, enforcing rights of individuals against infringement by others, protecting life and property are the main points that pop into my mind. It is true that they enforce these actions by creating and punishing "crimes," but I think its important to not reduce it to just that. It's important to note that there are limits to what they can call a crime.
  • sho 8y ago
    Even with your explanation I don't understand what you think the difference is. There's a list of rules, aka laws. Breaking them is termed a crime. Yes, they do try to reinforce social norms as well, like the orderly lining up for a bus - is that what you mean? If so that's a good point and you're right, I did over-simplify somewhat.