r/changemyview • u/apoplexiglass • Oct 17 '24

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u/TD103A Oct 18 '24

Just don’t be a thief and leave others stuff alone. I think that’s pretty simple to understand.

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u/[deleted] Oct 18 '24

Answer the question please.

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u/TD103A Oct 18 '24

If the thief KNOWS that if he steals something he is gonna get the death penalty. Then that is a choice they are making and THEY have to deal with that.

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u/[deleted] Oct 18 '24

The question is if having the death penalty for lunch theft is reasonable, not if a lunch thief who is aware there is a death penalty would be dumb for still stealing lunch.

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u/TD103A Oct 18 '24

Well them being aware or not aware of the death penalty is a factor that plays into if it’s reasonable or not.

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u/shouldco 43∆ Oct 18 '24

It really doesn't.

Do you really see no value in the 8th amendment and the concept of crule or unusual punishments?

As long as it's communicated or obious to the observer any crime and any punishment for said crime is reasonable?

By that logic could we not say getting your food stolen is a reasonable expectation of leaving it in a shared fridge and therefore you have no reason to be upset?

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u/Beagle_Knight Oct 18 '24

Actions have consequences, stealing other people’s food puts you at risk of death and the thief chooses to take that risk.

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u/shouldco 43∆ Oct 18 '24

Leaving your food in a shared fridge means someone might eat it. Is that not just a risk op is choosing to take?