What's harm?

So we have laws- and most laws are to avoid harm to humans. But where does harm end? Should it just be subjected to physical harm? Or emotional harm? Laws being applied to harm being caused emotionally are dangerous; you can't physically see the harm or measure it. Therefore that harm is subjective; the person decides if it harms them. But can we trust that it emotionally harmed them just because they say so- and should whoever harmed them emotionally be punished even if that wasn't their intent?

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SW-User

I feel this is where stalking laws and restraining orders come into effect, but they need some good evidence to prove.

Itsprincess · 22-25, F

@SW-User yess.. but that's only harmful because it assumes the stalking would eventually lead to physical harm am I right?

Itsprincess · 22-25, F

@Itsprincess actually na.. stalking is annoying without any physical harm and laws needed to stop it. But yea evidence is needed

SW-User

@Itsprincess Emotional trauma and fear of potential harm, too many times a stalker has upped their game and gotten thievery or violent or deadly.

Itsprincess · 22-25, F

@SW-User yeahh true true !