Explain Why It Is Believed That Severe Punishments Actually Promote

question 74

Essay

Explain why it is believed that severe punishments actually promote crime rather than prevent it.

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Definitions:

DDoS Attack

Short for Distributed Denial of Service Attack, a cyber-attack where multiple compromised computer systems attack a target, such as a server, website, or other network resource, and cause a denial of service for users of the targeted resource.

Illegal Activities

Actions that are forbidden by law, including, but not limited to, theft, fraud, drug trafficking, and illegal gambling.

Computer Networks

A collection of interconnected computing devices that can exchange data and share resources among each other over a set of communication protocols.

CPA Firm

A company that provides accounting services to the public, including auditing, tax preparation, and advisory services, staffed by certified public accountants.