Because it was passed as a bill when our country first started.
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Theories of punishment can be divided into two general philosophies: utilitarian and retributive. The utilitarian theory of punishment seeks to punish offenders to discourage, or "deter," future wrongdoing. The retributive theory seeks to punish offenders because they deserve to be punished.
Everybody wants to rule the world January 1 1985
Maybe because people die from saving and putting out the fire and saving lives