Crime

This may come as a bit of a surprise, but crime is not the hallmark of our times.

There is some evidence that other eras and other economic structures have also been plagued with crime ... now, to the question: Is an ounce of prevention worth a pound of detection?

Detection will find the criminal and sometimes will put him in jail to be corrected, but considering how much we get for one pound in modern correctional facilities, it does not seem as a good investment.

Prevention, if it works, will stop criminals before they commit a crime, but does it work?

Let's review two cases.
Case one is prevention by fear: Detection may be so effective, and punishment so harsh, that crooks outside perceive that crime does not pay, and stop. You still have a lot of people getting a free lunch in jail, and a lot of detectives in the payroll. It may work, but it costs more than an ounce.
Case two is prevention by education and values.

Well ... I believe it can be done, and I like to think I am involved in it, but then, I am a romantic, and a dreamer.

Fungus