The amount of copper thieves is finite. The fact that this keeps happening means that, if anything, there isn't enough retribution.

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mcphage 31 minutes ago | parent | next [-]

> The amount of copper thieves is finite.

If that were true, we could simply wait for them to all die out and be done with the problem for good. And since that won’t work, this claim can be dismissed.

	▲	baiac 4 minutes ago \| parent [-]
		Start shooting copper thieves in the head and you will see that they really are finite.

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defrost 38 minutes ago | parent | prev [-]

That's one interpretation, sure.

Mind you the US already has globally record setting levels of retribution in the form of imprisonment, death penalties, broken justice system etc.

Perhaps it's worth looking at other G20 countries with lower crime rates, less economic disparity, police that carry minimal weaponry, etc. and ask how is they appear to be doing better.

	▲	baiac 35 minutes ago \| parent [-]
		I could tell you, but you or the moderators of this website wouldn’t like it.