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“We don’t have jails or fines. If you commit a serious crime, we exile you to Earth.” quote by Andy Weir
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““We don’t have jails or fines. If you commit a serious crime, we exile you to Earth.””

Andy Weir

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Serious offenders are removed from society entirely, sent to an inhospitable place as ultimate punishment.

In simple terms: Exile to Earth as a severe penalty.

Key Takeaway

Consider the ethics of extreme punishment.

Themes

justice punishment exile ethics

Mood

thoughtful critical

Type

philosophical speculative

When to use this quote

  • criminal justice reform
  • penal policy debates
  • science‑fiction world‑building
  • human rights discussions

Key Concepts

philosophy law societal control

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is exile a fair deterrent?
  • What alternatives exist for serious crimes?
A Different Perspective

Such exile may be impractical or inhumane in reality.

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