Sheldon Richman on Crime and Punishment in a Free Society

Would a free society be a crime-free society?

Reason Staff | 12.8.2013 8:00 AM

The criminal justice system as we know it is a product of state arrogation and a repudiation of individualism. But would a free society be a crime-free society? Sheldon Richman assures that he isn't being utopian when he says we have good reason to anticipate it.

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Sheldon Richman on Crime and Punishment in a Free Society

Would a free society be a crime-free society?

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