The immediate punishment isn't the only harm

For example, your mother catches you lying to person X. Your mother grounds you for a week. Additionally, person X has learned you have a predilection toward lying and chooses not to trust what you say in the future.

As the saying goes:

Just because the Law forgives you (in some ways) doesn't mean your victims have to forgive you.

If I'm not legally liable.... my harm (such as lieing) shouldn't be counted against me.

Everyone is doing it, what's the problem?

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