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> The left wanted to integrate the youth into the tech community by offering free coding classes so they wouldn't rob cellphones. The left-left argued for free
by heartbreak 4y ago
> The left wanted to integrate the youth into the tech community by offering free coding classes so they wouldn't rob cellphones. The left-left argued for free iphones for everybody. I was like, hey how about catching the robber & some jailtime
For what it’s worth, these are solving two different problems. The reported train discussion was a disagreement on a solution to the systemic problem. Jailing the perpetrator only treats the problem with that specific person. Both problems need solutions.
- maratbn 4y agoJailing the perpetrator also warns other potential perpetrators that they might also be jailed if they perpetrate the same crime.
- heartbreak 4y agoLocal SF politics notwithstanding, criminals figure they won’t get caught, not that they won’t get punished. But sure, jailing individuals can be considered a systemic fix, too.
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