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...or to erode the need for it, but rather to resist a system of injustice. It is not that the crime is inconsequential but that the possible consequences are potentially inappropriately draconian. The punishment would be inappropriate for the crime.

We left debtors prisons behind centuries ago.

Interestingly my son spent a summer in China on an art grant, and was impressed by the order of the country as well as the kindness of the citizens and the ancient beauty of the culture.

If she goes back to China and lives as she is doing here, she may face consequences appropriate to her offense.

I don't mean this as an endorsement of the Chinese dictatorship, but not all facets are without merit.