Zoltan Istvan on Crime

	Zoltan Istvan on Crime

Use drones and robots instead of human police

Q: Do you agree or disagree with the statement, "Stricter punishment reduces crime"?

A: Strongly Oppose. The best way to reduce crime is through technology. We must use tech to survey criminals more closely. We also must have more police, but not in the form of humans, but in drones and robots, which cost a fraction to operate and can work 24 hours a day. My policy of mandatory college will also reduce crime dramatically, since educated people commit far less crime.

Source: Email interview on 2016 presidential race with OnTheIssues , Aug 8, 2016

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