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What does it mean?
The author equates murder with robbery, suggesting the only difference is the timing of the interruption.
In plain terms
Murder is just robbery stopped in its tracks.
What can you take from it?
Violent crimes share common underlying motives.

Where it applies

  • legal debates
  • criminal justice
  • ethical discussions

Putting it to work

  • compare crime motives
  • analyze criminal intent

Questions to consider

  • Are all crimes equal?
  • What distinguishes murder?

Another view

It oversimplifies the gravity of taking a life.

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