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The judge said I was a menace to society because I had put crime on a scientific basis
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"The judge said I was a menace to society because I had put crime on a scientific basis"

- Gregory Corso

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This quote by Gregory Corso is a reflection on the criminal justice system and its propensity to punish those who are seen as a danger to society. The judge in this case has actually deemed Corso a threat to society because he has taken a clinical approach to criminal activity. This could be analyzed as Corso having a much better understanding of the criminal justice system and its defects, and utilizing this understanding to dedicate criminal offenses. It might also be interpreted as Corso using clinical techniques to commit crimes, such as utilizing innovation or information to commit fraud or other unlawful activities. In either case, the judge has actually seen Corso as a hazard to society and has actually punished him appropriately. This quote functions as a tip of the power of the criminal justice system and its capability to punish those who are seen as a danger to society.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Gregory Corso between March 26, 1930 and January 17, 2001. He/she was a famous Poet from USA. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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