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> While I think that resigning is stupid here, asserting that "punishment doesn't deter crime" is just absurd. It does! Punishment does not deter crime. The t
by AdieuToLogic 2y ago
> While I think that resigning is stupid here, asserting that "punishment doesn't deter crime" is just absurd. It does!
Punishment does not deter crime. The threat of punishment does to a degree.
IOW, most people will be unaware of a person being sent to prison for years until and unless they have committed a similar offense. But everyone is aware of repercussions possible should they violate known criminal laws.
- TZubiri 2y agoMy grandmother used to say that arguing about an idea is the ultimate concession. If the topic becomes questioning century old traditions like jails, taxes, or war, like we're about to revolutionaze humankind, I'm out.