Isn't it weird to think that in the U.S. corporations are considered a "person" in law, and that they have the same rights as citizens? That is how many corporations get away with huge crimes such as embezzlement and fraud until they are finally caught by authorities. Who is to blame in these corporations? Seeing as authorities cannot blame the entire corporation for the crime they must turn to the corporate executives to suffer the consequences. The majority of the crimes are done by executives or people in high power. They are done by this wealthy group because they are generally the ones that go unsuspected. Such as in cases like in New York, Warner Lambert Company and several of its officials were charged with second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide after a 1976 explosion in the company's gum-making plant killed six workers. The prosecution alleged that the blast could be traced to the failure of officials to install an adequate exhaust system. Even though alot of these crimes are put to the side as "accidents" or "unforseeable" they are still crimes and someone had to contribute to it in someway. Seeing as the corporation is considered a "person" and have the same rights as citizens then they should be tried as a normal citizen would
Companies that are manufacturing items that they KNOW are dangerous, and sell them anyways are what are contributing to killing workers or consumers. No matter what excuse is put behind it, when a company is putting a humans life in danger, no amount of money is worth that.
What is the main factor contributing to corporation crimes? Money, money and oh... More money. The profit gained from a crime that a corporation can get away with is huge! yet if they are caught, that profit and more will be taken away. It's a huge price to pay and a has a great risk that corporations and yet they still do it.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Clifford Robert Olson Jr. (Serial) and Marc Lépine (Mass).
These two murderers have both committed horrible crimes yet they did them in two different ways. Serial murderers tend to have a pattern of victims, or methods to kill them but mass murderers are not as organized. For example, Marc Lepine was a mass murderer and he didnt have a pattern of killing, he decided one day he was going to show up at Montreal's École Polytechnique and shoot women who he accused of being "feminists." However, Clifford Olson planned each murder carefully and repeated it over the years killing eleven children. This is more of a pattern than a disorganised plot to attack a school.
The differences between serial and mass murders are quite obvious, For example, in the case of revenge, a serial murderer if they were abused by thier mother as a child, they would kill any woman who reminded them of their mother. Whereas a mass murderer, in the case of revenge, if they were fired from their job they would show up to that workplace and shoot workers and perhaps the boss. Or what about for profit? In serial, a woman could poison a line of husbands in order to collect their life insurance money. mass murderers if they were conducting a robbery, they would kill all employees so their was no witnesses.
Clifford olson however had other reasons for his murders because he wasn't setting out to make society better, but to get rid of his sexual desires. Most serial murderers have cooling off periods between murders and use this time to collect themselves and continue. Either hedonistic reasoning or power and control is what dominates over Clifford Olson and is what made him committ his crimes. For example, a hedonistic killer seeks thrills and gets pleasure from killing. And power and control is when their main objective for killing is to gain power over their victim. Such killers are sometimes abused as children, leaving them with feelings of powerlessness and other feelings as adults. This is why Clifford Olsen went for kids.
Murderers will never fully stop but noticing warning signs would be helpful because you could possibly prevent the situation before it happens. If the guards/judges etc. noticed that Clifford was not doing well in jail, had sexually assaulted, and had many crimes on his criminal record that he should not be allowed out, then all those deaths could have been prevented. But with mass murders, sometimes they cannot be prevented because the killer has aready made a plan and will so anything to complete their task.
The differences between serial and mass murders are quite obvious, For example, in the case of revenge, a serial murderer if they were abused by thier mother as a child, they would kill any woman who reminded them of their mother. Whereas a mass murderer, in the case of revenge, if they were fired from their job they would show up to that workplace and shoot workers and perhaps the boss. Or what about for profit? In serial, a woman could poison a line of husbands in order to collect their life insurance money. mass murderers if they were conducting a robbery, they would kill all employees so their was no witnesses.
Clifford olson however had other reasons for his murders because he wasn't setting out to make society better, but to get rid of his sexual desires. Most serial murderers have cooling off periods between murders and use this time to collect themselves and continue. Either hedonistic reasoning or power and control is what dominates over Clifford Olson and is what made him committ his crimes. For example, a hedonistic killer seeks thrills and gets pleasure from killing. And power and control is when their main objective for killing is to gain power over their victim. Such killers are sometimes abused as children, leaving them with feelings of powerlessness and other feelings as adults. This is why Clifford Olsen went for kids.
Murderers will never fully stop but noticing warning signs would be helpful because you could possibly prevent the situation before it happens. If the guards/judges etc. noticed that Clifford was not doing well in jail, had sexually assaulted, and had many crimes on his criminal record that he should not be allowed out, then all those deaths could have been prevented. But with mass murders, sometimes they cannot be prevented because the killer has aready made a plan and will so anything to complete their task.
Auto Theft.
When a car is stolen it generally is taken from someone is careless about their car or has a very common car. The theif would usually have a connection with drugs and alcohol or to get away from a previous crime they had commited. Those are some of the motivations that could cause one to steal a car. For a criminal whose life is lacking excitement, stealing a car provides the adrenaline rush they are searching for. The most dangerous method of stealing is carjacking because it is the taking of a vehicle by force or threat of force from its owner or operator.
According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada's statistics for 2007, the top five most stolen cars in Canada were:
1. Honda Civic
2. Subaru Impreza
3. Acura Integra
4. Dodge Grand Caravan
5. Plymouth Voyager
A car can be stolen from anywhere in Canada, from a shopping mall, a park, or even your own driveway.
Auto theft is a global problem, however Canada is one of the worst in the world because according to Statistics Canada a car is stolen every three minutes, averaging about 400 cars a day. Can you imagine? 400 cars a day stolen in Canada and most of the time nobody is aware, not citizens, workers or even the police. The only time we are even close to finding out cars have been stolen are car alarms, or the "Bait Cars" the police leave at busy shopping malls. The point of the "Bait Cars" is to lure criminals and as they drive away with the car, the engine stops, and the car doors lock,leaving the offender inside to wait for the police.
Simple ways to protect your car.
Always roll up your windows all the way when leaving your vehicle and lock it up.
Put the key in your pocket or purse as soon as you lockup.
Never leave keys in your vehicle or in the ignition.
Do not leave valuable items in clear view. Keep them in your trunk or out of sight.
Make sure to park in a well lit, busy area.
Get your car parts marked. This could deter thieves, as they resell car parts and this would make your car a less attractive target.
According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada's statistics for 2007, the top five most stolen cars in Canada were:
1. Honda Civic
2. Subaru Impreza
3. Acura Integra
4. Dodge Grand Caravan
5. Plymouth Voyager
A car can be stolen from anywhere in Canada, from a shopping mall, a park, or even your own driveway.
Auto theft is a global problem, however Canada is one of the worst in the world because according to Statistics Canada a car is stolen every three minutes, averaging about 400 cars a day. Can you imagine? 400 cars a day stolen in Canada and most of the time nobody is aware, not citizens, workers or even the police. The only time we are even close to finding out cars have been stolen are car alarms, or the "Bait Cars" the police leave at busy shopping malls. The point of the "Bait Cars" is to lure criminals and as they drive away with the car, the engine stops, and the car doors lock,leaving the offender inside to wait for the police.
Simple ways to protect your car.
Always roll up your windows all the way when leaving your vehicle and lock it up.
Put the key in your pocket or purse as soon as you lockup.
Never leave keys in your vehicle or in the ignition.
Do not leave valuable items in clear view. Keep them in your trunk or out of sight.
Make sure to park in a well lit, busy area.
Get your car parts marked. This could deter thieves, as they resell car parts and this would make your car a less attractive target.
How sexual behaviour could be socialized in males.
Men have always been taught that they are supposed to be strong and sometimes even dominant over women. This being said if a male wants something (a woman or young girl) he will almost always go for her. Not only are males hearing this information but they are applying it to everything they do, including sexual assaults.
Hypermasculinity is a term for the exaggeration of male stereotypical behavior, such as an emphasis on strength, aggression, body hair and others this term also has to do with and extreme search for power. The majority of sexual assaults are due to the sense of power a male either has or is looking for when commiting that particular crime. However there are different cases where power and control are not the issue, but drugs or alcohol
There is absolutely a difference between male and female sexual assaulters. Even though both are considered wrong there is a difference in treatment and understanding that is highly noticeable. For example, when a male commits a crime such as sexual assault against a young female, the male is thought of as creepy or "messed up" whereas if a female does the same thing against a young male, the female isn't thought of as badly because according to society, males are more "dominating." Even though it's the same crime being committed, society judges the male more harshly just because of the "power" they have and the strenght they have to do it with.
Hypermasculinity is a term for the exaggeration of male stereotypical behavior, such as an emphasis on strength, aggression, body hair and others this term also has to do with and extreme search for power. The majority of sexual assaults are due to the sense of power a male either has or is looking for when commiting that particular crime. However there are different cases where power and control are not the issue, but drugs or alcohol
There is absolutely a difference between male and female sexual assaulters. Even though both are considered wrong there is a difference in treatment and understanding that is highly noticeable. For example, when a male commits a crime such as sexual assault against a young female, the male is thought of as creepy or "messed up" whereas if a female does the same thing against a young male, the female isn't thought of as badly because according to society, males are more "dominating." Even though it's the same crime being committed, society judges the male more harshly just because of the "power" they have and the strenght they have to do it with.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Short and long term effects of being a crime victim.
Being a crime victim can be devastating and change your whole life.
Crime victims can suffer immediate physical or mental problems associated with being a crime victim. However, the victimization doesnt stop when the actual crime is over. There are a number of after
effects that crime victims suffer after the actual crime has been committed. The suffering from being a crime victim can continue throughout the process of putting the criminal in jail or charging them. The victims had to relive the moment of the crim when they appear in court and at times it can seem the court is trying to protect the criminal and not them. Many times the victim is interrogated by the police and questioned by others, family, friends, etc.. some victims are even accused of doing something to provoke the criminal to do whatever had happened.
Crime victims may suffer from stress and anxiety over a long period of time. This is more likely to happen to victims of serious crimes. Many crime victims suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder, which is a disorder that causes anxiety attacks, flashbacks, and often make it hard for the victim to continue on with living their life. Some crime victims also suffer long-term physical conditions. Crime victims that were shot or stabbed can be paralyzed. Mental and physical problems are effects that crime victims suffer from over a long period of time. The mental and physical after effects also cause a long-term financial hardship on the crime victim. Visiting psychologists and physical therapy specialists is not cheap.
Crime victims can suffer immediate physical or mental problems associated with being a crime victim. However, the victimization doesnt stop when the actual crime is over. There are a number of after
Crime victims may suffer from stress and anxiety over a long period of time. This is more likely to happen to victims of serious crimes. Many crime victims suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder, which is a disorder that causes anxiety attacks, flashbacks, and often make it hard for the victim to continue on with living their life. Some crime victims also suffer long-term physical conditions. Crime victims that were shot or stabbed can be paralyzed. Mental and physical problems are effects that crime victims suffer from over a long period of time. The mental and physical after effects also cause a long-term financial hardship on the crime victim. Visiting psychologists and physical therapy specialists is not cheap.
Difference between crime and deviance.
Both are violations of what is known to be socially alright. It is only criminal to break laws but it is deviant to break both laws and social behaviour patterns.
It is not deviant to break some laws. Although the law may say that the speed limit on the highway is 65, if you go over the speed limit by 5 mph along with everyone else that is not deviant behavior. Most of the time a police officer wont even enforce that law.
Deviation is what is defined as not normal by other people. This could be something as minor as wearing the wrong kind of clothes to a party or as major as killing someone, deviance is behavior that is not seen as acceptable or normal.
Some deviance is only enforced by social groups or singular people, while Crime is enforced by police.
Crime is defined as an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
Crimes are often also enforced by social groups.
It is not deviant to break some laws. Although the law may say that the speed limit on the highway is 65, if you go over the speed limit by 5 mph along with everyone else that is not deviant behavior. Most of the time a police officer wont even enforce that law.
Deviation is what is defined as not normal by other people. This could be something as minor as wearing the wrong kind of clothes to a party or as major as killing someone, deviance is behavior that is not seen as acceptable or normal.
Some deviance is only enforced by social groups or singular people, while Crime is enforced by police.
Crime is defined as an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
Crimes are often also enforced by social groups.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Why crime happens.
There are many different reasons why crime happens but i think the top three reasons are 1. because its "easy" 2. because they "need" to and 3. because they "want" to. Crime is so easily done and most people think they can get away with it. Most people at sometime in there life have commited a crim weather it be speeding. assault or just loitering. So in essence we are all criminals and it is apart of our human nature. I think crime also happens becasuse there are soo many rules that people want to break them just for fun, or to get an adrenaline rush of some kind. I do not think that people are born into being a horrible person we all have choices but the way one is brought up can affect how they turn out to be later in life. So i guess what im trying to sayis crime is inevitable and there is no way to truely stop criminals from doing what there doing.
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