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Re:Does quantum theory imply the entire Universe is preordai... by kybernetikos on Wednesday December 20, 2023 @03:39AM (#38706584)
I am not a huge fan of justice-as-punishment, but the argument for punishment is straight-forward:

The deterrent effect of punishment does not require free will to work.

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Re:Does quantum theory imply the entire Universe is preordai... by n4r9 on Wednesday December 20, 2023 @04:34AM (#38706849)
That's assuming that the deterrent effect is a major cause of crime reduction, which is questionable.
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