<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
How should thieves be punished?
<|assistant|>
Thieves should be punished with fines and/or jail time depending on the severity of the crime. Actions that involve theft of larger sums of money or property should be met with harsher punishments to deter future instances of theft. Community service and rehabilitation are often used in conjunction with prison sentences to give offenders opportunities for positive change. Victims of theft should also be provided with support and resources as necessary in order to repair any damage done.

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