We frequently criminalize acts that factually result in no harms in specific, individual cases, but can be assumed to be harmful if carried out universally.
Should we not punish people who drive at excess speed on empty roads, or embezzlers who steal money but later return it, or drug dealers who sell only to moderate users?
Should we not punish people who drive at excess speed on empty roads, or embezzlers who steal money but later return it, or drug dealers who sell only to moderate users?