The Paradox of Blackmail
Briefly

The paradox is simple: blackmail is an illegal act that is comprised of two completely legal acts. In other words, as far as blackmail is concerned, two rights can make a wrong!
Interestingly, most people feel that, intuitively, blackmail should be illegal; that blackmail feels like it should be illegal. But the question is-why?
Blackmail has been described as "attempted murder of the soul," brutally exploiting guilt and fear, indicating its deep psychological impact on individuals.
Society's illegalization of blackmail signals a willingness to prioritize psychological well-being, illustrating a collective understanding that moral repercussions outweigh economic arguments for its legalization.
Read at Psychology Today
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