He thought that in the history of the world it might even be that there was more punishment than crime but he took small comfort from it.
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In Cormac McCarthy's novel "The Road," the protagonist reflects on the nature of humanity and suffering. He considers a troubling thought: throughout history, there may have been times when the amount of punishment inflicted on individuals exceeded the actual crimes committed. This realization weighs heavily on him, highlighting a pervasive sense of injustice in the world.
Despite this insight, he finds little solace in the idea. The acknowledgment of an imbalance...
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