nOmesorah -“I recall the Minchas Chinuch referencing this idea.”
Stop pretending that you know how to learn!
Stealing those cigarettes is definitely Osser for Goy.
Maybe you’re trying to Manipulate the readers here?
I’m not familiar with the Minchas Chinuch, but it would only apply to Yidden.
“Could the witness be the one who was aggrieved?”
Why Not?
“And, could anyone appoint himself as a judge?”
Why Not? This is talking about keeping the 7 Mitzvos.
Stop with your Lomdus!
“I am still hoping you will walk that one back.)”
Are you kidding?!?
“They do stupid and violent things. Which is why there are laws against drug use.”
The punishments Mostly are a JOKE!