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deepsunyesterday at 8:17 PM4 repliesview on HN

I don't think crime can always be fought through democratic processes. What if the whole country lives on heroin exports (Afghanistan)? Any "processes" are doomed to fail, as populace would vote to feed their families.


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Cider9986yesterday at 9:42 PM

I meant mass surveillance. I realize I phrased that badly.

lovichyesterday at 9:15 PM

Wait are we discussing crime as in what a country defines as crime within its own borders, or crime as in “I’m a bigger nation than you and will make you comply with my rules”

mschuster91yesterday at 8:51 PM

> What if the whole country lives on heroin exports (Afghanistan)?

Invade and, this time, provide a way for the population to earn a honest living. "Let them eat cake" just doesn't work out.

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