Suppose,as Retentionists Claim,the Death Penalty Is Recognized by Would-Be Criminals

question 12

Multiple Choice

Suppose,as retentionists claim,the death penalty is recognized by would-be criminals as a more severe punishment than life in prison.Would it then follow that the death penalty deters murderers better than life in prison does?

• A)Perhaps
• B)Yes,but only marginally so
• C)Yes
• D)No

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