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Classical Criminology and Human Nature

to action. The most im- side the perpetrator. Crim- commit terroristic crimi-
portant ingredient is in inal justice personnel, nalities. Additionally, the

the decision-making that many who should know usual suspect scapegoats,
devolves to the adverse better, like politicians and like “peer pressure”, “bul-

nature of choices. Offend- the press, rush to hasty un- lying”, poverty or bad
ers understand they are substantiated conclusions. parenting, cause someone
harming others but decide What a person chooses to “snap”. Unfortunately,

for them on enrichment to to think and do is part of the list of deceptive di-
do it anyway. their purposely calculated versions goes on, and

freedom of choice. Inani- eventually collides with a
Selfish, self-focused, mate objects do not make number theoretical claims,
manipulative thinking, people do things. sometimes called diagno-

entitlement, and whiny ses. All of which reflects
“victimization”, charac- Lifeless, non-living, inor- someone’s philosophical

terize additional elements ganic things do not make perspective.
of immature behaviors. people do illicit and das-
Being self-centered and tardly deeds. Humans are Nevertheless, if you need

exploitive could be de- all too capable to commit to feel better about your-
scriptive of most people atrocious acts of personal self, others, society, etc.,

in general. Regardless of culpability freely, readily reassured by trouble-free
the “disguise” one wears and with serious malevo- answers and convenient
in public, there is always lent intentions. Similarly, conjecture absent sci-

the hidden dimension the internet does not force entific validation, then
behind the “mask”. From people to do “evil” ac- embrace any aspect of

assassins to white-collar tions. Likewise, vast in- pseudoscience you wish.
embezzlers, murderers novations in “technology” If you are fearful that your
and terrorists, motiva- do not cause people to school of thought might

tional factors follow an carryout cyber intrusions, be in error if challenged
interpersonal trajectory of swindles, and sordid ille- by opposing perspectives,

power, control and domi- galities. you are free to be as de-
nation over others. In the fensive and resentment to
aftermath of a calamitous Terrorism “radicalization”, any extent desired. There

event, it is very easy and so easily tossed around will be opposition.
notoriously simplistic to by pundits and others

speculate on comforting who should know better, You can believe anything
deterministic factors out- does not force people to you want, no matter how

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