Exactly my point Agent Dung Bomb, that's why I created this thread... it's interesting to think about
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Yes, it is a bit of a quandry. I guess I should have stipulated that I am against it.Spearhead wrote:
Exactly my point Agent Dung Bomb, that's why I created this thread... it's interesting to think about
That system sucks though. You could just piss people off enough until they want to kill you and BAM--jail for enemies.
i think the best way to do would be to get close plainclothes and see if the guy starts to do it or not. then that 1/10 person might be spared.
otherwise, no.
otherwise, no.
Guys, the theme of "Minority Report" (by the master PK Dick) is not the apprehension of would-be criminals, but that a person's intent can change once they are aware of the report.
So, if it could be determined that a person was about to commit a crime, and they were informed of this, would their intent change?
You see, its more about human nature than intent-punishment.
Oh, and hands up those who think the justice system in their country is 90% accurate.....
So, if it could be determined that a person was about to commit a crime, and they were informed of this, would their intent change?
You see, its more about human nature than intent-punishment.
Oh, and hands up those who think the justice system in their country is 90% accurate.....
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Very good points... Philip K. Dick is an excellent writer too.Ratzinger wrote:
Guys, the theme of "Minority Report" (by the master PK Dick) is not the apprehension of would-be criminals, but that a person's intent can change once they are aware of the report.
So, if it could be determined that a person was about to commit a crime, and they were informed of this, would their intent change?
You see, its more about human nature than intent-punishment.
Oh, and hands up those who think the justice system in their country is 90% accurate.....
I would agree with your assessment as well.
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