I suppose that's because the deadline is too soon. If they knew the world was going to end in a week, some people would lose any incentive to behave since the c

I suppose that's because the deadline is too soon. If they knew the world was going to end in a week, some people would lose any incentive to behave since the consequences would be the same for everyone. Even if the world didn't end, who is going to prosecute thousands of rioters?