Suppose There Is Strong Scientific Evidence Showing That the Execution

question 1

Multiple Choice

Suppose there is strong scientific evidence showing that the execution of criminals deters serious criminal behavior better than lesser punishments such as imprisonment. This data would suggest that the deterrence argument is

• A) weak.
• B) strong.
• C) irrelevant.
• D) logically sound.

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