We Discuss a New Topic Today: Law and Crime

Topic: Law and Crime

Fun Fact of the Day: “1st President, George Washington was the only one to receive 100 percent of the electoral vote, which he did twice” (ibtimes.com).

*Disclaimer*: Today’s club is meant to be an active and interesting discussion. Please refrain from discussing specific political matters and direct political examples related to this topic.

Topic:

1. What is “law”? How is law different than “justice”? In what different contexts do you hear the word justice? Who are “just” people? How do they play a part in our daily lives? Similarly, how does law affect us everyday?

2. When was law created and what was its main purpose? Do you think that laws today are similar too original laws? How are laws related to “punishment”? Do you think that punishment is a direct measure of law? Do you consider certain punishments as too serious? For example, what is your opinion about life-in-prison vs. the death penalty?

3. Do you think that criminals are more often unintelligent and easily caught, or can they be smart enough to know the justice system and avoid punishment? Do you think of such “smart” criminals differently than those who commit “crimes of passion” or otherwise unplanned crimes (in the moment)? 

4. What is your opinion about firearms? Do you think that people should have a right to possess weapons or do you think this should be limited to law enforcement personnel? What benefits and problems result from weapons possession? 

5. How can you best protect yourself from crime? Do you think that crime is a problem in Vinnitsa? If so, what do you think are the most common crimes and how can you make sure that you are not a victim of such actions? Has anyone ever “pick-pocketed” you, for example? How did you solve the situation?

6. On a lighter note, have you heard of any funny or somewhat ridiculous laws that exist here or anywhere around the world? Are there any laws that were written long ago that you think should be eliminated? (For example: In the U.S., “It’s strictly prohibited to pronounce ‘Arkansas’ incorrectly;” “Those under 21 can drink legally, but they must be enrolled in a culinary program to do so;” “It’s unlawful to let a dog pursue a bear or bobcat at any time;” “You may only throw a Frisbee at the beach in Los Angeles County, CA with the lifeguard’s permission”, etc.). 

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