> the harsh reality is that the welfare state is out of control [citation needed] > Amazingly, though, there is another way to impose monetary sanctions on cr

> the harsh reality is that the welfare state is out of control [citation needed] > Amazingly, though, there is another way to impose monetary sanctions on criminals. A simple way. An easy way. A way that costs taxpayers less than nothing. Namely: Cut their government benefits! How is this fundamentally different from assessing a fine? Either way, their financial situation suffers significantly. Will this actually prevent crime?