• _number8_@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    “cRiMe” is not the issue, the unmet needs of people that motivate them to circumvent the system are the issue

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      5 months ago

      No, crime is the issue. I get your point but meeting peoples needs won’t just end crime somehow. It will drastically reduce it, but it will always be an issue.

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      5 months ago

      I’m generally against cops and “tough on crime” measures but you only have to look at a few high profile criminals to see that some extremely destructive crimes are committed by people whose every conceivable material need is met. Trump in particular is a great example. He’s also a great example of what happens certain crimes are not prosecuted.