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One fundamental rule should be that laws should be designed to punish those who hurt others.

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I think a better fundamental rule would be that laws should minimize the harm done.

ex. There are 3 people left on the island, you, B, and C. B and you are close and get along famously. B hates C and kills C. punish B? why?

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This makes much more sense than my initial suggestion.