• Dragon "Rider"(drag)@lemmy.nz
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    7 days ago

    Punishment is about virtue signalling. The point is to be socially seen to oppose immoral behaviour through violence. It’s about affirming your social status as a good person.

    • Zagorath@aussie.zone
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      6 days ago

      Punishment is about virtue signalling

      Ooh careful. Don’t use that phrase. You might trigger the fascists!