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by endo_bunker 1007 days ago
It's pretty clear that while some people will ignore deterrents, the lack of a credible deterrent causes people who would otherwise not commit crimes to begin to do so, hence high rates of smash & grabs and shoplifting in SF.
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You're basically supposing a supply-and-demand curve (threat of punishment lowers demand) for crimes but rejecting the notion that the easily-hackable Kias aren't increasing supply?