Conversely, the late U.S. Senator and sociologist Daniel Patrick Moynihan (2001) argued that crime actually hinders societal evolution and forces the public to tolerate harmful behaviors. According to Moynihan, "We [the public] are getting used to a lot of behavior that is not good for us" (p. 30). As a result, public tolerance of crime may cause a redefinition of criminal activity. For this Discussion, consider whether you think crime is functional for society. Apa format 400 words .