Still Waters Posted January 31, 2012 #1 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Lifelong criminals could be genetically programmed to break the law, a study claims. The idea crime could be in part genetic is extremely controversial because most criminologists argue the root causes of crime are environmental factors such as poverty. But now a group of researchers claims that the genes we are born with could play an even more significant role in our chances of turning to a criminal lifestyle in later years. A University of Texas study published in the Criminology journal found that although there is no single gene which causes criminal behaviour, there are probably a wide range which play a small part in raising or lowering our chance of offending. Read more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldorado Posted January 31, 2012 #2 Share Posted January 31, 2012 (edited) "most criminologists argue the root causes of crime are environmental factors such as poverty." How does that work with millionaire politicians etc, the "privileged", robbing us blind? Are they not criminals? I'd opine that it's your upbringing and the morals you have been taught that define wether you are a liar and a crook or not. Knowing and appreciating right from wrong. Edited January 31, 2012 by Eldorado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neognosis Posted January 31, 2012 #3 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I'd opine that it is a combination of upbringing, environment, genetics, and OPPORTUNITY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldorado Posted January 31, 2012 #4 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I'd opine that it is a combination of upbringing, environment, genetics, and OPPORTUNITY. ....also egocentrism and greed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronii Posted January 31, 2012 #5 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Well obviously, some people are just greedier and more self-centered than others. It's obviously not ALL genes though, there are other factors as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alienated Being Posted January 31, 2012 #6 Share Posted January 31, 2012 The real criminals and terrorists are the ones that we elect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingAngel Posted February 1, 2012 #7 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Education. If one is educated and care about other people, he wouldn't do crime intentionally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d e v i c e Posted February 1, 2012 #8 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I think everybody has both positive and negative tendencies within them no matter what. What it really comes down to is choices, imo. And whether or not people really care about what they choose. It's quite complex really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeycat Posted February 1, 2012 #9 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Reminds me of that bet in the film 'Trading Places'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdesert50 Posted February 1, 2012 #10 Share Posted February 1, 2012 There is a huge body of research regarding arousal seeking behavior and criminology. That those seeking arousal have tendency toward deviant activities such as crime, drug use, and other risky behaviors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paracelse Posted February 1, 2012 #11 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Aren't scientists trying to find an (other) excuse for the corrupted conducts of thieves murderers and/or other politicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherry- Posted February 1, 2012 #12 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Its the way you are raised, plays a great role Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DieChecker Posted February 1, 2012 #13 Share Posted February 1, 2012 (edited) I'd opine that it is a combination of upbringing, environment, genetics, and OPPORTUNITY. I agree on all 4. Haven't some scientists been saying this for at least 10 years? There is a genetic pre-disposition to just about everything. Illness, Gambling, Alcoholism, Mental illness... perhaps even religion, profession and political party?? Edited February 1, 2012 by DieChecker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therootsfan Posted February 2, 2012 #14 Share Posted February 2, 2012 (edited) So that explains RepubliKlans: http://www.republicansexoffenders.com/ Look all the pedophiles and rapists, not to mention the fraudsters like Madoff, sociopaths like Ken Lay, Neo-Nazis, etc. - maybe we should just exterminate all RepubliKlans since it's pretty clear they're genetically programmed to be criminals. Edited February 2, 2012 by therootsfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
27vet Posted February 2, 2012 #15 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Test the DNA of criminals and test the DNA of honest people and compare them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DieChecker Posted February 6, 2012 #16 Share Posted February 6, 2012 So that explains RepubliKlans: http://www.republicansexoffenders.com/ Look all the pedophiles and rapists, not to mention the fraudsters like Madoff, sociopaths like Ken Lay, Neo-Nazis, etc. - maybe we should just exterminate all RepubliKlans since it's pretty clear they're genetically programmed to be criminals. If you dig around, you'll find there are just as many Democrat SOBs as there are GOP SOBs. Weiner, Edwards, Kennedy, Clinton, not to mention Blagovich. http://gopcapitalist.tripod.com/democratrecord.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odds Posted February 7, 2012 #17 Share Posted February 7, 2012 It's a tough subject the whole nature vs. nurture. I don't think it can be attributed to any one thing, possibly a mix of many. We have people who were brought up in loving households who go on to commit unbelievably bad crimes, and we also have people brought up terrible conditions who do the same. If things like alcoholism can run in family's, i don't see it a far stretch that devient and criminal behaviour can also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaserr Posted February 8, 2012 #18 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Seeing how I'm not like my alcoholic criminal heritage I have to say we make our own choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warrior777 Posted February 8, 2012 #19 Share Posted February 8, 2012 no, it's something called sin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopf Jaeger Posted February 26, 2012 #20 Share Posted February 26, 2012 I work in corrections actually, It's a tough arguement as to whether it's genetic or a learned behavior. The majority of our offenders come from families who themselves have served time.. Interesting to see what researchers come up with . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopf Jaeger Posted February 26, 2012 #21 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Seeing how I'm not like my alcoholic criminal heritage I have to say we make our own choices. Ya have a point here too.. I grew up on the streets of Washington DC, surrounded by crime and drugs, however I turned out on the polar opposite of the spectrum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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