It is often reported that media coverage of violent crime makes people feel less safe than they actually are. Do you agree with this statement?, Why is it believed that white-collar criminals (like hackers or fraudsters) receive lighter sentences than shoplifters or thieves?, It is said that some criminal minds are actually geniuses who chose the wrong path. Can you think of any famous cases where this applies?, It is feared that the rise of artificial intelligence will lead to an unstoppable wave of identity theft. How can we protect ourselves?, It is generally accepted that prison should rehabilitate criminals, not just punish them. Is the prison system successful enough at this?, In some countries, it is thought that harsher punishments, such as the death penalty, do not actually prevent people from committing murder. What is your opinion?, It is claimed by some experts that fixing minor crimes (like vandalism and graffiti) prevents bigger crimes from happening. Do you think this "Broken Windows" theory works?, It has been suggested that community service is a much more effective punishment for young criminals than prison. Why might this be true?, It is expected that face recognition cameras will soon be installed on every street corner. Do you think this is a violation of privacy, or a great tool for safety?, It is rumored that many corporations choose to pay ransoms to cybercriminals in secret rather than reporting the crime to the police. Why would they do this?, It is estimated that a large percentage of crimes go completely unreported. What types of crimes do you think people are most unwilling to report?, It is widely assumed that a cashless society would make street muggings and robberies disappear completely. Do you think crime would really disappear, or would it just change?

(Unit 8A) Passive reporting constructions speaking

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