Quote by Benjamin Ricketson Tucker
We enact many laws that manufacture criminals, and then a few that punish them
Summary
This quote suggests that society often creates laws that transform individuals into criminals, and then only few laws to penalize them afterwards. It implies that certain laws, whether due to their strict and unnecessary nature or involvement in activities deemed criminal over time, contribute to the criminalization of individuals. Consequently, it implies that the justice system dispenses greater punishment to individuals who have become criminals rather than focusing on preventing the criminalization process itself. The quote may raise questions about the effectiveness and fairness of legislative actions and the overall aim of the justice system.
Topics
Law
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