6-1 discussion: the social contract and crime

Select a crime and discuss the following questions:

• How does this crime violate the social contract?
• Has the definition of this crime changed over time?
• How have changes in society influenced how this crime is defined?
• How have these changes influenced legal outcomes?
• Has the punishment of this crime changed over time?
• How do you think the ethical responsibilities of law enforcement professionals have changed related to this crime?