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They have an unspoken, but deeply rooted identity as “law-abiding citizens.” I ask them, “Haven’t you ever committed a crime?” Oddly, people often seem perplexed by this question. What do you mean? they say. I mean, haven’t you ever smoked pot, didn’t you ever drink underage, don’t you sometimes speed on the freeway, haven’t you gotten behind the wheel after having a couple of drinks? Haven’t you broken the law?

Well, yeah, they say, but I’m not a criminal. Oh, really? What are you, then? As I see it, you’re just somebody who hasn’t been caught. You’re still a criminal, no better than many of those who’ve been branded felons for life.

” In the news by Karen Franklin PhD: “I’m a criminal and so are you” Source: forensicpsychologist.blogspot.com