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chessys:

the purge but in reverse everything is illegal for 24hrs so we all just go to bed and be quiet for a bit

But if everything is illegal, what disincentive would there be to commit illegal acts? If the punishment for taking a shower is the same as for murder, that’s not much deterrent to murder. (Complete the Syndrome line: “if everything is illegal…”)

The purge in reverse would pretty much be the purge not in reverse.

#but with more cops running around#which could make things either more or less chaotic

But enforcing the law would also be illegal!

So the cops would also have to arrest one another! And possibly themselves! And possibly failing to arrest people would also be illegal! (Depending on whether we’re talking solely about positive acts, or if it’s assumed that all inaction is also illegal on grounds of failing duties of care.)

So yeah, definitely leaning toward “more chaotic” upon further reflection.

“Wakolski, get in here, we need all hands on deck for antipurge day.”

“Sorry, Chief, I can’t do that. It’s illegal.”

“Skipping work today is illegal! I’ll send someone over there right now to arrest you if you aren’t here in 30.”

“Who, Daniels? He can’t, that’s illegal, too.”