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lex talionis

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A quick definition of lex talionis:

Lex talionis is a law that says if someone does something bad, they should be punished in the same way. For example, if someone pokes someone else's eye out, they should have their own eye poked out as punishment. This law is also called "an eye for an eye." However, the punishment should not be more severe than the crime. This means that if someone pokes someone else's eye out, they should not be killed as punishment. Some people believe that punishment should only be given because someone did something wrong, not because it will help society or the person who did the bad thing. This law comes from a religious text called Deuteronomy. Some people think that this law is too harsh and should be changed to make sure that everyone is punished fairly based on how bad their actions were.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Lex talionis (leks tal-ee-oh-nis) is a Law Latin term that refers to the law of retaliation. It means that punishment should be in kind, such as an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, and so on, but no more.

For example, if someone steals from you, the law of retaliation would mean that they should have something of equal value taken from them as punishment. This principle is also known as "eye for an eye" or "jus talionis."

The concept of lex talionis has been used in various legal systems throughout history, including ancient Babylonian, Jewish, and Islamic law. It is also referenced in the Bible, specifically in Deuteronomy 19:21.

However, some argue that the principle of lex talionis is too harsh and barbaric for modern society. Instead, they suggest that punishment should be based on the severity of the offense and the harm caused to others.

Overall, the principle of lex talionis is a controversial topic in the field of criminal justice and raises questions about the purpose and effectiveness of punishment.

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JumpySubsequentDolphin

11:30

yoga classes stress me out

WorthlessAttractiveZombie

11:31

W&L put their scholarship info on the portal for those who were admitted 11/12

m10

11:31

Gotta always be ready to release that energy. Like if I am in a fight at the bar, I just gotta bust out a couple punches. No stretching.

JumpySubsequentDolphin

11:31

the instructor will be like "forget all of the things that youre stressing about" which reminds me of all of the things im stressing about

BulbasaurNoLikeCardio

11:32

I am too competitive to do yoga classes with other people. Try to stretch better or further then hurt myself lmao I am beyond competitive in anything physical.

babycat

11:32

if you guys all pay me to be your lsat tutor I can afford to do Pilates classes

JumpySubsequentDolphin

11:32

hot yoga was fun

JumpySubsequentDolphin

11:32

i loved barre and pilates when i did them together

m10

11:33

Here's an article from Testosterone nation for all you men out there on why stretching is bullshit. https://archive.t-nation.com/training/stretching-is-b-s/

snow

11:36

M so close to crashing out

BulbasaurNoLikeCardio

11:36

@babycat: If the person I am mentoring decides to listen to my advice instead of just discussing my advice I will pay you to tutor her. You seem like a smart, good and well put together person that she can probably learn well from.

babycat

11:37

Aw that’s so sweet Bulbasaur <3

EvolBunny

11:39

@m10: stretching absolutely helps with tight tendons lol

EvolBunny

11:39

now kiss

m10

11:40

@EvolBunny: Indeed! I am just riffing. Practicing for when I get into Chicago and do standup there on the weekends and get mad pussy.

EvolBunny

11:40

You only do cardio on the weekends ;)

babycat

11:40

@m10: I have a friend that does this but he doesn’t get mad pussy

m10

11:40

I'll work that in! Sounds like a good way to segway.

m10

11:41

@babycat: yeah, well unlike 99.99% of people who do standup I will.

BulbasaurNoLikeCardio

11:41

To do stand up comedy you have to have fat balls, that is awesome

m10

11:41

Woah, I got little balls. Like Adam Friedland. I ain't no Stavros.

WelfareIsACat

11:44

what are we hoping for today?

m10

11:44

Nothing. No news is good news for me.

xxRushWaysxx

11:44

Crickets coming from my status update

babycat

11:45

dk are we gonna go to a homoerotic law school together?

EvolBunny

11:45

@m10: at undergrad froshers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YEarMyIAzs

m10

11:46

@EvolBunny: God damn, classic Randy.

babycat

11:48

Going to law school with you is even more fun than going to San Sebastian, Irún, Hendaye, Biarritz, Bayonne or being sick to my stomach on the Travesera de Gracia in Barcelona partly because in your orange shirt you look like a better happier St. Sebastian partly because of my love for you, partly because of your love for yoghurt partly because of the fluorescent orange tulips around the birches partly because of the secrecy our smiles take on before people and statuary

m10

11:49

Man, there is this girl I visit every month at this one restaurant who I used to go skinny dipping with naked like @ararara always talked about in San Diego. We randomly reconnected like two months ago at this place she works at and we talk a lot about John Steinbeck books. If I don't visit her this month, she might be sad. However, this is my first day not sick and I worry about getting her sick and I am broke. What should I do LSD?

m10

11:49

Thanks @babycat that means a lot!

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