A foundational core belief of Progressivism is to consider crime a treatable illness by social [[psychology]]. In this core precept is the notion that criminals are not responsible for their actions. Since [[collectivist]]s do not respect the notion of [[private property]], the propertyless are considered oppressed victims. | A foundational core belief of Progressivism is to consider crime a treatable illness by social [[psychology]]. In this core precept is the notion that criminals are not responsible for their actions. Since [[collectivist]]s do not respect the notion of [[private property]], the propertyless are considered oppressed victims. |