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Rosencrantz · 23-02-2008, 14:28

Clearly anyone who isn't committing crimes is a law abiding citizen, but how many would be criminals if the police weren't there? Some, certainly.

Do you not think that most people don't commit crimes because they subconsciously weigh up their options and find that committing a crime is detrimental to their personal wellbeing?

For example: I could steal that apple, but if I was caught I'd get a social stigma as a criminal, I'd get fined, maybe a criminal record - so what's the point in stealing it?

23-02-2008, 14:28	#33
Rosencrantz Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hull Posts: 52 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 0	Re: The DNA database... Clearly anyone who isn't committing crimes is a law abiding citizen, but how many would be criminals if the police weren't there? Some, certainly. Do you not think that most people don't commit crimes because they subconsciously weigh up their options and find that committing a crime is detrimental to their personal wellbeing? For example: I could steal that apple, but if I was caught I'd get a social stigma as a criminal, I'd get fined, maybe a criminal record - so what's the point in stealing it?