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Loiuzein 18 points ago +18 / -0

Hypothetical question: if, every time a "convenient death" occurs, we draw lots to select an official with close antagonism to the deceased, and execute that official...

How long before the deaths cease?

Decimation worked for the Romans.

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Loiuzein 2 points ago +2 / -0

Precisely!

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E-dantes 3 points ago +3 / -0

Not a bad idea