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		RantyDave on Nov 20, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: How NBA executive Jeff David stole $13M from the S... But it doesn't work! If it worked, there would be no theft. Clearly prison is seen as a minor deterrent, is of obviously no use regarding actual rehabilitation... and is very, very expensive.

kortilla on Nov 20, 2019 [–]

> Clearly prison is seen as a minor deterrent

That’s a bold statement since I don’t remember a question on the census asking me how many crimes I didn’t commit due to fear of retribution.

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