> Most people just don't want to steal, assault, murder, etc. because of their own morality, not because of the law. I strongly disagree. Many (but not all!) p

> Most people just don't want to steal, assault, murder, etc. because of their own morality, not because of the law. I strongly disagree. Many (but not all!) people would be more likely to steal – given an opportunity – if they were absolutely sure they wouldn't face any negative consequences. Similarly, a lot more people would punch someone in the face if they insulted them or cut in line, when they would be absolutely sure that the other person wouldn't punch back. That doesn't mean that most people are inherently evil, just that they're non-perfect, flawed human beings. Social pressure and the justice system keeps them in line, not their morality.