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by merpnderp 846 days ago
We already identify, arrest, and prosecute criminals, we just don't hand out custodial sentences. Being in jail/prison sucks and is a good incentive to not steal cars. Plus it is impossible to steal cars while locked up.
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> We already identify, arrest, and prosecute criminals...

We've given up on that part in many instances.