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		scarby2 on Dec 23, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why do poor people commit more crime? This is essentially part of what the authors are saying. Just having more money doesn't fix the environment you grew up in, your lack of education, your exposure to criminals etc.

jl6 on Dec 23, 2023 | [–]

No, I think the parent is saying that having money might not fix you but it might fix your kids.

jonnycomputer on Dec 23, 2023 | | [–]

yes, this.

in any case, so much just depends on the specific kinds of crimes we are talking about.

cubefox on Dec 23, 2023 | [–]

Or the genes you have.

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