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[eternal5thwheel]

It is pointless to seek to "punish" anyone for their actions. Even in early childhood, the idea of punishment ceases to inspire fear. Rational adults will make decisions according to their own motives and desires, knowing full well that consequences may ensue. The threat of punishment -- or the actual action -- will not dissuade them from making

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[conductyourself]

I'm glad that this point of view is merely uncommon rather than altogether rare.

[eternal5thwheel]

Then you agree.

THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR THAT ICON.

[conductyourself]

Yes; I think that punishment is something that only benefits the one giving it.

OH YOU MEAN THIS ICON?

[eternal5thwheel]

Those who find pleasure in the torture of others should be removed from society.

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[eastern_magic]

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[eternal5thwheel]

If it smells like a sorcerer and deserves to have its head bashed in like a sorcerer. Or however that statement goes.

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[eastern_magic]

Don't do anything rash, Gateau.

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[eternal5thwheel]

Rash? No. But something must be done.

[spiritofsorrow]

What do you suggest? Simply kill all the criminals? That is ridiculous.

[eternal5thwheel]

Not all of them.

In my experience, if you find the most heinous -- those who abuse the rest, manipulate and control -- and remove them, the other problems take care of themselves.