This is an elaboration of a theory of how to make peace instead of making war on
crime and personal violence. From a warmaking perspective safety from crime and
personal violence lies essentially in making individuals obedient to commands
from the proper authorities. From a peacemaking perspective as proposed here,
safety from personal violence lies essentially in building empathy rather than
in commanding obedience. Signs of obedience like remorse are inherently
unreliable indicators that people are safe company. When it comes to safety from
personal violence, empathy works, obedience doesn't.
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