I’m sure we could just put always-on cameras in every house to catch criminals too, but that doesn’t mean it’s a good idea.
I use this type of point all the time, and every time to blank stares.
Me> The Flock surveillance network is bad - it is an invasion of privacy and gives way too much power to people that should not have that power. It _can_ be used to solve crimes, and does. But so could not allowing anyone out of their house without a permit. But that, too, would be stupid and harm society
Them> _blank stare_ But.. it saved a child once.
I think preventing other crimes is similar. There will always be injustice on some side of the issue. And I’m not trying to argue that that means the status quo is great! But I don’t think we will eventually hone in a perfect system. Maybe just circle around some imaginary point, refining rules and processes until the whole thing breaks down.