There are countries where law enforcement is weak to virtually nonexistent. They’re not desirable living locations by any means. Deterrence is one of the main

There are countries where law enforcement is weak to virtually nonexistent. They’re not desirable living locations by any means. Deterrence is one of the main pillars of law enforcement. There are plenty of people who reach the end of their rope and act out of desperation. Deterrence is something that limits that. There is a point where that effect plateaus and people will take the risk regardless of penalty, but lowering penalties to the point of being worthless does let crime breed. Just look at countries where corruption laws are ignored or unwritten. They’re corrupt. Countries that don’t protect women have more crimes against women. It’s how it goes.