Property damage
- Risk of damage to premises
- Destruction of property
- Criminal property damage
- Uncontrolled property damage
Nature
The damaging or destruction of property through the intention of a person or persons or through an act of nature. Intentional destruction of property is distinguished from theft by the fact that the person is none the richer for his injustice: he has taken nothing that can be returned.
Claim
Matter will be damaged in direct proportion to its value.
Counter-claim
Property damage is often exaggerated and should not be considered a significant problem. People tend to overreact to material losses, forgetting that possessions can be replaced. The focus should be on more pressing issues like health, education, and community well-being. Instead of wasting resources on property damage concerns, we should prioritize solutions that foster genuine progress and resilience. In the grand scheme, property damage pales in comparison to the real challenges facing society today.
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Narrower
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Strategy
Value
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Metadata
Database
World problems
Type
(D) Detailed problems
Biological classification
N/A
Subject
Amenities » Buildings
Commerce » Property
Cybernetics » Control
Societal problems » Crime
Societal problems » Destruction
Societal problems » Hazards
Content quality
Unpresentable
Language
English
1A4N
D5859
DOCID
11458590
D7NID
148024
Last update
Oct 4, 2020