Now there are strong forces among Gothenburg's elected officials who want to introduce a fine of SEK 1500 for those who litter in Gothenburg. This is unreasonable. It takes resources away from the punishment of serious crimes such as murder and rape. It also gives people no freedom at all. Littering is not that dangerous. In addition, littering provides work for the cleaning workers.
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It's about priorities: Trifles or serious crimes?
It is also about what freedom the individual should have. How much control society do we want? Man is a fallible creature. If you ask for too much perfection, you have to put a majority or the entire population there.