Crime Quote by Milton Friedman
“It's a moral problem that the government is making into criminals people, who may be doing something you and I don't approve of, but who are doing something that hurts nobody else.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic Freedom Forum, 2005
Criminalizing non-harmful actions creates moral issues; the state should not punish harmless behavior.
In simple terms: Punishing harmless acts is a moral problem.
Key Takeaway
Avoid criminalizing harmless behavior.
Themes
freedom
government
ethics
Mood
thoughtful
concerned
Type
philosophical
policy
When to use this quote
- drug policy
- speech regulation
- personal conduct
Key Concepts
legal theory
civil liberties
Questions to Reflect On
- Should the law intervene in personal choices?
- When does harmless behavior become harmful?
A Different Perspective
Some argue that any illegal act harms society indirectly.
