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Originally Posted by Cynthetiq
In my opinion the death penalty is a deterrent to some people for some crimes just like incarceration. While it doesn't bring back those that were intitially killed, I do feel that it does serve a purpose for example.
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I realize that you stated "some people", but I disagree that the death penalty serves as a deterrent in any significant number of cases. I cant imagine any case where a person hasnt committed murder for fear of the death penalty yet they would commit the crime in the face of life in prison.
The death penalty is more societies way of enacting revenge against predators, not preventing future deaths.