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The governemt cannot prevent this -- it can only be deterred through the promise of punichment.
Deterrence IS a form of prevention. Incarceration itself also prevents people from committing more crimes.
Goobieman said:This is a vast overstatement -- the planet isnt even close to straining its resources. There is more than enough of everything for everyone.
That is simply not true. The path that many countries are pursuing in regards to fishing, farming, deforestation, and fossil fuel consumption are some examples. These are NOT sustainable.