WIST Quotations1d ago

A quotation from Twain

Customs do not concern themselves with right or wrong or reason. But they have to be obeyed; one may reason all around them until he is tired, but he must not transgress them, it is sternly forbidden.

Mark Twain (1835-1910) American writer [pseud. of Samuel Clemens]
Essay (1906), “The Gorky Incident,” Letters from the Earth (c. 1909; pub. 1962) [ed. DeVoto (1939)]

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Twain, Mark - Essay (1906), "The Gorky Incident," Letters from the Earth (c. 1909; pub. 1962) [ed. DeVoto (1939)] | WIST Quotations

Customs do not concern themselves with right or wrong or reason. But they have to be obeyed; one may reason all around them until he is tired, but he must not transgress them, it is sternly forbidden. Commenting on the eviction of Maxim Gorky from multiple hotels in New York…

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CBC Ottawa1d ago
Court hears conflicting accounts of Kingston landlord 3 years after fire that killed 2
Two people died following a fire at 895 Montreal St. in Kingston, Ont., in 2023. Prithvipal (Paul) Dadiala has since pleaded guilty to several fire code violations, but his lawyer argues a fine will be enough of a punishment.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/prithvipal-dadiala-kingston-landlord-fatal-fire-montreal-street-sentenced-9.7222302?cmp=rss
Show threadGokul Das2d ago

Of course, no #apocalypse is complete without the #Oligarchs. But this one is just unforgivable! They want to #plunder in #peace, while people die! And they walk so nonchalantly in our sights.

Do you realize that their #crime is worse than any #war_crime or any #crime_against_humanity? What punishments befit #murders, #massacres and #genocides? This is much worse than all of them. It's a #mass_extinction event! Where do we draw the line? What #punishment do they deserve?

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Susan Ville2d ago

RE: https://mastodon.social/@villebooks/116690960607414678

🗨️ 👩🏽‍💻 Effective today, June 4, 2026, I am designating Israel with the prefix "GS"—for "Genocide State"

While this currently carries no #legal consequences, it's of formal significance for anyone wishing to highlight Israel's lawless aggression against #civilians and its #crimesagainsthumanity -

I hope this practice gains traction in the #media, as it aligns with fundamental ethical principles -

SV

#palestine #lebanon

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Stephen Gutknecht3d ago

#FaithInRevenge #FainInPunishment #PunishmentAndReward #FWakePunishment

CC: @punishmenthurts #Punishment #Revenge

#WesternSociety #WesternCivilization :: #Hell and #JudgementDay with Jesus the great send-to-Hell punishing dictator on Judgement Days (two). #BiblicalThinking

#FWakeRevenge /\ #HateOneAnother faith systems #religion systems

Mathrubhumi English4d ago
The Karnataka High Court remarked that stricter punishments could deter crime while hearing a rape accused's bail plea and refusing immediate relief. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/karnataka-high-court-chopping-hands-legs-punishment-crime-remark-f4dgb5b7?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #KarnatakaHighCourt #punishment #crime #rape #Bengaluru
Show threadchrissbiblenewsletter4d ago
#hell, #afterlife, #religion, #punishment https://mastodon.social/@chrissbiblenewsletter/116676646774696545
Show threadRichard Michael Blaber5d ago
@vfrmedia @EF @ChrisMayLA6 The problem with the theory of #deterrence, generally speaking, is that it doesn't work. It works for the law-abiding, like you & me, but not for the people it needs to work for - the #criminals. If it DID, our #jails would be empty, instead of full to bursting. #Prison works as #punishment, but not as a #deterrent. Some #prisoners can be #rehabilitated, but that needs effort.
PyperhaylieMay 29

For all the trouble Elana's attitude gets her in, she really never does learn her lesson. The only thing she uses to catch flies is vinegar it seems xDD

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https://naughtynewsroom.carrd.co/
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CBC SaskatchewanMay 28
Victims call for harsher punishment of police officers who violate privacy
Regina police officers who access private information to stalk, harass and pursue romantic relationships with women should face job loss and criminal breach of trust charges, a group told the city's board of police commissioners.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/harass-police-privacy-breach-9.7212697?cmp=rss