Re:Pseudo-public space in London
by ThrustVectoring on Tuesday July 25, 2017 @02:04PM
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You're double-counting - if the restitution is fair, then the unlawful arrest isn't a net victimization. Restitution just means a transfer of unfairness from taxpayers to those their police department victimizes.
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So if I beat you to a pulp and then pay your expenses and cover your losses, would you consider that a zero sum in terms of victimization? What sum of money would be necessary to get you un-assaulted and un-beaten up?
Restitution, legally, covers monetary losses. It should not be taken to mean that all is well when the bills are paid. You can't pay away a black eye.