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by ASalazarMX 2052 days ago
The only way to test that assumption would be to legalize murder and see how many people killed others. It's a morbid scenario, but I wonder how many would take the opportunity to murder for revenge or personal gain.
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There was a post awhile ago about people who only avoid crimes because of fear of punishment.

I think it was around 3% of the population. That’s a lot of people willing to hurt others