Thread: 52nd State
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Old 13-11-2003, 00:07   #84
Graham
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Re: 52nd State

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Originally Posted by basa
As a child I was subject to corporal punishments at school and home, it taught me crime = punishment, not crime = get away with it because no one can touch me and I'll sue if they do.

Similarly, as the article previously points out, when the punishment threat is removed nationally or globally, the dictators move in and bully everyone.
However, just like in school, if you're a big enough bully, you can get away with your actions because nobody will (or can) stand up against you.

Saddam? No, I was talking about Bush!
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