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The idea is that the punishment must fit the crime. If the punishment is too gentle (a scolding for beating someone up) then people will commit the crime without being concerned about the punishment. If the punishment is too harsh (death for walking on the grass) then magistrates will be reluctant to convict and impose the sentance.

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