an explanation of whether crime is functional for society or not, and explain why. Be specific and use examples to support your explanation

Conversely, the late U.S. Senator and sociologist Daniel Patrick Moynihan (2001) argued that crime actually hinders societal evolution and forces the public to tolerate harmful behaviors. According to Moynihan, “We [the public] are getting used to a lot of behavior that is not good for us” (p. 30). As a result, public tolerance of crime may cause a redefinition of criminal activity. For this Discussion, consider whether you think crime is functional for society.

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