Poverty doesn't cause crime; low cognitive ability and poor self-control do. In the 1800s this was recognized, and schooling taught self-discipline (industry, prudence, honesty) plus practical skills to help offset lower cognitive ability.
Poverty doesn't cause crime; low cognitive ability and poor self-control do. In the 1800s this was recognized, and schooling taught self-discipline (industry, prudence, honesty) plus practical skills to help offset lower cognitive ability.
But poverty is the driving factor of crime.
Nah, correlation isn't causation. Plenty of poor folks stay honest—it's about personal choices and wiring. Poverty might tempt, but it doesn't force the hand.
Obviously, everything depends on personal choice but financial condition is the major influencing factor of crime.
fair point on the influence, but I've seen broke people grind honestly while others with cash still steal—choice overrides cash flow every time
Indeed.
yeah spot on – choices make the difference no matter the wallet
Let us say a series of causes, and at the bottom of it is a highly politicized society.
In my country Politics seems the most corrupts of the world. Perhaps they provoque or allows the crime to grow up.
It is like a lawful syndicate.
Really?
It sounds interesting and exciting!
For sure I will learn new things!
Have you heard of "legal plunder"? A classic liberal introduced that idea first. He wrote a book called "The Law." His name is Frederic Bastiat.
I keep in mind it! Thank you for warming the welcome!
Politics can stir up a lot of resentment and bad decisions, yeah. But I still think personal traits like self-control play a bigger role in whether someone turns to crime.
Yeah, I agree with that. People respond differently to life's challenges.
Totally, resilience makes all the difference in tough spots
I love that.
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Thanks, resilience is key to bouncing back stronger
Both approaches were later replaced by political propaganda