I haven't backed off its 3:30 I need to stop soon. And those people who break the law are deviants within society and are not considered functioning members equivalent to their varying levels of crime. Sure it is better to understand why something is wrong but not everyone in society can grasp what may appear to be a simple concept for you. As a result they need something to fear. Any sort of punishment is simply designed to feared so that you believe that the crime is not worth the punishment. Disciplining your children results in them fearing punishment which may in time lead to respect. But the basis of that obedience and respect for the law is a healthy does for what the law can do to you if you **** with it.