Absolutely. However, decriminalization of "victimless crimes" (drugs and
prostitution) may drastically reduce our prison population, but it is
likely to have minimal effect on more serious crime (excpet perhaps crimes
against property). Most violent crimes are committed to boost male ego:
earn the perpetrator peer respect, control "his" woman, defend
male "honor"
etc. (cf. Jack Katz, _Seductions of crime_ which is an excellent account
of motivation behind criminal acts).
I do not understand why so many Lefties (including feminists) have such a
problem with incarcerating and otherwise incapacitating violent males.
wojtek
======= Isn't the notion of victimless crime problematic with regards, at least, to drugs? Given the spillover effects [drivin' while blind, beating up whoever while blind etc.] doesn't the other side's argument score a few pretty significant points on these issues?
Ian [recovering Fabulous Furry Freak Bros. addict]