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Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Lane3 who wrote (74058)9/5/2003 6:41:40 PM
From: epicure  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 82486
 
I totally agree. I think we should explore the reasons why people may cross lines, but that, of course, is not an "excuse"- and should not mitigate punishment, because punishment is a social statement.

Sane, mature adults need to know where the lines are, of course- which is why I favor clear rules, even if that will impact some people in a way that appears "unfair"- because there will be unfairness either way, but the maximum unfairness to the maximum number of people occurs where people do not know where the lines are, imo.



To: Lane3 who wrote (74058)9/5/2003 6:53:44 PM
From: The Philosopher  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 82486
 
Where there has been provocation that should be taken into account, the police / prosecuting attoney have the option of charging both parties. And sometimes do.

And provocation can be argued to the jury, who can be pretty savvy about things like that.

And there are civil penalties available.


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