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‘No Way To Prevent This,’ Says Only Nation Where This Regularly Happens (www.theonion.com)

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago (2 children)

The quote I've heard most often:

No law (sometimes: piece of paper) is going to stop a criminal from committing a crime.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Truly one of the dumbest takes of all time. If laws weren't at least somewhat effective, there would be no point in having laws.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago

"bad people are going to do bad things anyway, may as well make it easier for them!"

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago

People frequently say, "A restraining order is just a piece of paper."

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/public-safety/story/2019-12-02/restraining-orders-just-a-piece-of-paper-without-a-plan-advocates-say

That’s partly why advocates stress the importance of creating a more holistic safety plan before a restraining order is filed.

“Without additional action, without a safety plan, it’s just a piece of paper,” Elliott said.