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Old Aug 13, 2007, 05:02 pm   #17 (permalink) (top)
tivodan1116
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If you can't find a method to stop murderers from murdering, then murder them to eleminate the issue.
But considering murder has an almost zero percent recidivism rate, and the vast majority of murderers are first-time murderers, how will this stop murderers from murdering?

Once they are caught, they are extremely unlikely to ever do it again even without capital punishment, and first timers haven't been captured yet.

You need to distinguish specific vs. general deterrence. If you need help, I actually did significant research on the topic not too long ago.


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