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by pests 867 days ago
Isn't best scenario is you get your money back?

Why wish for people to be imprisoned?

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That scenario doesn't happen; you can't get money from someone who has no money.

(Theoretically, you might be able to get money back if it's a rich person who loves the thrill of driving without insurance or something. Theoretically, you could also find a winning lottery ticket on the sidewalk after the crash.)

They could go to prison for a hit-and-run, or driving without insurance, as those are crimes. But not having money is not a crime.
This exactly, thanks.
I just think it's odd the best scenario for you is for them to go to jail instead of paying you back. Might be rare but I find it strange.
Why wish for people to be imprisoned?

Hit and run can be a grave crime. You might be leaving someone for dead.

So that there's an incentive for people not to hit and run.
Seems to be working eh
So they don't do it again! He wants to protect _you_ and you're mad about it?
> Why wish for people to be imprisoned?

Because they're the disposable element of the population who does hit-and-run accidents.