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Originally Posted by willravel
If it deters even one person, then it's protected an innocent and has justified my argument. And it has deterred at least one person, so my argument is justified.
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Mmmmm I wonder how this type of thinking translates to the death penalty. You can argue effectiveness but I'm sure 'Don't do it you'll get the chair!' has deterred at least one person from becoming a murderer..