>Recognizing the root cause doesn't remove choice or blame. That's not my logic. If you have a disease that causes an involuntary action, that removes choice.

>Recognizing the root cause doesn't remove choice or blame. That's not my logic. If you have a disease that causes an involuntary action, that removes choice. I could extend that - the more something slides towards coercion, the less choice there is. Rather than a complete removal, a person's punishment should be evaluated in light of the circumstances in which they act. >Things like that should only really be a factor in choosing sentencing and rehabilitation. That's kinda what I'm talking about - a sentence of being known as a scumbag.