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MathiasZaman comments on Stupid Questions March 2015 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: MathiasZaman 04 March 2015 06:49:13PM 4 points [-]

According to my Criminology courses the judiciary system serves both functions: channeling the vindictive intuitions of the victims (or their families) in a more peaceful direction and reducing future crime (both by scaring possible offenders and by punishing actual offenders).