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In a truly civilized society, people don't generally steal things from each other. If theft is a big problem in your society, then it isn't really that civiliz

• Shivetya 7y ago
  which is a sad statement on the what the US has become. Just look at the looting that comes during disasters here. This is a cultural issue that needs correction starting in schools where it gets repeated day and day out to respect others and the property of others. Then top this off with not accepting politicians who incite negative behavior by telling people their situation was caused by others whose gains were unfairly acquired. It is far easier for people to reason theft if someone in authority gives them that scenario, that people who have more than them probably did it unfairly and it is not just that they lack the same.
  • nkrisc 7y ago
    > Then top this off with not accepting politicians who incite negative behavior by telling people their situation was caused by others whose gains were unfairly acquired. Maybe you meant it exactly this way, but I can't tell if you were referring to Democrats or Republicans, because both have the same message about different groups.
• root_axis 7y ago
  What is an example of a civilized society in your view?