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In Argentina most scammers are operating here. I think harsher punishments would be a way to make them think twice before doing it.
by is_true 3y ago
In Argentina most scammers are operating here. I think harsher punishments would be a way to make them think twice before doing it.
- redeeman 3y agoits popular these days to say "punishments dont work, focus on rehabilitation!!!", but really, punishments and fear of punishments for sure work. If the scammers knew that the punishment would be extremely severe, they'd think twice. If we dedicate even more resources to finding them and punishng them, they will think thrice. then you may say: "But what about when they come out? they'll just do more crime!!". Well... I can think of an adjustment to this premise that solves the problem.
- DropInIn 3y agoYour confusing simple punishment with the concept of Deterrents. Deterrents do have an effect but only to a point, with further escalation beyond that point also escalating the severity of associated offences. Eg - if you have a death sentence for minor theft then those who are desperate will still steal but instead of giving up peacefully when caught they will murder as many as the need to get away. Deterrents and punishment schemes can most definitely, and many currently do, cause more harms than benefits.