@notsle @georgetakei , that is an interesting way of looking at the issue. I think the only flaw is assuming a social contract exists. And if I violate any of the terms of this contract, am I subjected to violations of the contract that I didn't violate?? For example, if I steal food to feed my kids, can society murder me? If I don't abide by a single term of this contract, am I not covered by the contract in any way??

@JonKramer @notsle @georgetakei Theft (to feed children) is a pretty morally acceptable crime. I'm not about to hear you up for that, hell I'd try to help you out if I can.

@hardstyletoaster @notsle @georgetakei I tried to pick crimes with orders of magnitude between them. If you prefer, steall8ng a lunch in a dine and dash. Does that violate any social contract? Without doubt. Can we then unleash, either figuratively or literally, dogs on the thief?

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