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Every Day We Get More Illegal: A Socio-Legal Examination of the Growing Criminalization of Everyday Life

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In recent decades, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of laws and regulations governing our lives. This has led to a situation where everyday activities that were once perfectly legal are now considered crimes. This is a worrying trend, as it poses a serious threat to our freedoms.

The Causes of the Criminalization of Everyday Life

There are a number of factors that have contributed to the criminalization of everyday life. One factor is the rise of the neo-liberal state. Neo-liberalism is an ideology that emphasizes the importance of free markets and limited government intervention. This ideology has led to a reduction in the power of trade unions and other organizations that represent the interests of working people. As a result, workers have less power to resist the imposition of new laws and regulations that restrict their freedoms.

Every Day We Get More Illegal

by Juan Felipe Herrera

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Another factor that has contributed to the criminalization of everyday life is the growth of the surveillance state. In recent years, there has been a massive increase in the use of surveillance technologies, such as CCTV cameras and facial recognition software. This has made it easier for the police to monitor our activities and to identify and prosecute those who break the law.

Finally, the criminalization of everyday life has also been driven by the rise of the prison industrial complex. The prison industrial complex is a term used to describe the system of private prisons and other profit-making institutions that are involved in the incarceration of criminals. This system has a vested interest in increasing the number of people who are imprisoned, and it has lobbied for laws that make it easier to arrest and prosecute people for minor offenses.

The Consequences of the Criminalization of Everyday Life

The criminalization of everyday life has a number of negative consequences. One consequence is that it makes it more difficult for people to live their lives without fear of arrest and prosecution. For example, in the United States, there are now over 2 million people in prison, and many of them are there for nonviolent offenses. This means that a significant proportion of the population is at risk of being arrested and imprisoned for something that they did not even know was a crime.

Another consequence of the criminalization of everyday life is that it erodes our freedoms. When the government has the power to criminalize any activity that it deems to be undesirable, it can effectively silence dissent and suppress political opposition. This is a serious threat to democracy, as it makes it more difficult for people to hold their governments accountable.

Finally, the criminalization of everyday life also has a negative impact on the economy. When people are afraid to engage in certain activities because they fear arrest and prosecution, it can lead to a decline in economic activity. This is because people are less likely to start businesses, invest in new technologies, or hire new workers when they are worried about being punished for ng something that is not even a crime.

The criminalization of everyday life is a serious threat to our freedoms, our safety, and our economy. It is a trend that must be reversed, and it is up to all of us to work together to make that happen.

Every Day We Get More Illegal

by Juan Felipe Herrera

4.7 out of 5