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The Illustrated Guide to Criminal Law
Chapter 7: Axes of Evil
Page 8: Depravity

So add to culpability and responsibility the axis of DEPRAVITY.

The axes of Culpability (mens rea) and Responsibility form a plane like the top of a cube, while a third “z” axis “Depravity” extends straight down at right angles to them.

The Depravity axis points down to a flaming hell where a devil or demon is looking at the viewer

DEVIL

Now you’re talking my language!

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