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> Another side of this is that the harsher you make the punishments for small crimes, the less you discourage moving up to bigger crimes. Actually it makes it
by venomsnake 12y ago
> Another side of this is that the harsher you make the punishments for small crimes, the less you discourage moving up to bigger crimes.
Actually it makes it easier ... there is upper limit on how much you could punish a person. And if the penalties for stealing pack of gum and high treason are the same - well ... why bother with only the first.
- mikeash 12y agoThat's what I said: harsh punishment for minor crimes reduces the deterrent effect of harsh punishment for major crimes.
- LukeShu 12y agoRead that sentence/post again, because the two of you agree.
- venomsnake 12y agoToo many monsters too little sleep :(
- malka 12y ago> there is upper limit on how much you could punish a person I would not be so sure about that. We, humans, are extremely creative when it comes to hurt each other.