Just like the great Billie Holiday sang, "Just as I want to anyway and don't care just what people say if I should take a notion to jump into the ocean...ain't nobody's business if I do!"
Written by Peter McWilliams and published by Prelude Press in 1993, this 818-paged novel brings up several points in five parts concerning "victimless crimes": *Part one gives a definition of victimless and consensual crime and outlines the difference between personal morality and governmentally-imposed morality. *Part two presents arguments against the criminalization of victimless crimes. *Part three gives a closer look into some of the individual activities which the author classifies as consensual crimes, such as prostitution and marijuana use, but which the majority of criminologists would classify as victimless. *Part four gives historical examples of the treatment of consensual and victimless crimes, such as Prohibition, and Biblical examples. *Lastly, part five advises readers on what to do to change the laws. (All of which note quotes from thinkers opposing both sides)
Measuring at 6.5 x 9.25 inches, this hardcover book is in mint condition and comes with a dust jacket!
