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Old 09-20-2021, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan View Post
Gateway crime is a catchy phrase, but, is true.

The reality is once a habit is developed, it is easier to incorporate additional similar behaviors and make them habits. And it snowballs.

Motivational speakers have known this for decades. Repeatedly committing a crime makes it a habit, the same as repeated walking, or feeding the poor, etc, etc.

It doesn't matter if the behavior is positive or negative, repeating it will lead to it becoming a habit.
Gee people you can’t be serious