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nradov
on Jan 12, 2022
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People behave more sadistically when they’re bored
Well that would depend on the specific facts of your case, which is why we give judges some flexibility in sentencing. There's a huge difference between punching someone in a bar brawl versus pistol whipping a store clerk during an armed robbery.
clove
on Jan 13, 2022
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Both have the potential to kill.
MathCodeLove
on Jan 13, 2022
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I think the point they're making is obvious. Being a pedant doesn't further discussion.
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