Which person's beliefs are best captured by the statement, "The concept of punishing people for behaviours beyond their control seemed both foolish and cruel."

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Positivist criminology posits that criminal behavior is caused by factors outside of the individual's control (such as biology, psychology, or social environment), making the idea of punishing people for such behaviors seem unreasonable and harsh to them.

Which Person's Beliefs Are Best Captured by the Statement, "The