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Murder has always been illegal, in every society, throughout history. Nevertheless murder rates vary widely from one society to another. So no, "the law against

by josu 12y ago

Murder has always been illegal, in every society, throughout history. Nevertheless murder rates vary widely from one society to another. So no, "the law against murder is the number one thing preventing murder". There is much more to it.

mistaken 12y ago
Yes, but stealing usually had a much harsher punishment.
- knicholes 12y ago
  I'd argue that murder is on the extreme end of stealing.
  - eru 12y ago
    Depends on jurisdiction.
mbell 12y ago
> Murder has always been illegal, in every society, Only if you allow for a highly variable definition of 'murder', at which point there isn't much value in comparison.
- iopq 12y ago
  Murder is killing someone when it's illegal. Otherwise it's not murder. Yay circular logic! Oh you were defending yourself? Then it's not murder. Oh, you're a soldier? Then it's not murder. Oh, you're a cop? Then it's not murder.