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> how could you expect them to stop of their own volition? The threat of punishment ...? Your system encourage doing bad things when you are in a position of
by JustFinishedBSG 6y ago
> how could you expect them to stop of their own volition?
The threat of punishment ...?
Your system encourage doing bad things when you are in a position of doing good things.
If I discover a cure for cancer might as well rob a bank and kill my noisy neighbor just before publishing because I'll be pardoned
- naringas 6y ago> The threat of punishment ...? if this is the only reason not to harm others, then you'll probably look for (and likely find) a way to harm others and avoid punishment.
- nmeofthestate 6y agoPunishment is pointless because anyone who would be deterred by punishment would also be able to avoid punishment. Right.
- Chris2048 6y agoOr make it part of a plea deal