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What was controversial about Rodney's obsession?

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The controversial aspect of Rodney's obsession was the disproportionate prize money offered for the capture of escaped prisoners. Critics argued that this financial incentive created an unbalanced justice system, prioritizing the financial gain of bounty hunters over the pursuit of true justice and societal well-being. Rodney's seemingly harmless passion for capturing fugitives was intertwined with a system that perpetuated societal inequities and undermined the integrity of the justice process.
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