Originally Posted by
Mallymkun
Evidence varies; some studies/statistics arguably say it has some effect based on your interpretation of the data, others say it has no effect. Obviously the US and the UK have different cultures, so the effects may differ slightly. That's why I'm for the temporary reintroduction of it to see if its effects mirror the effects it had in the 1950s. Just for context, the death penalty was abolished in the UK in 1965.
Crime rates rose between 1960 and 1990
THROUGHOUT THE WESTERN WORLD
Don't think I have to state that during this period, the death penalty was used in a lot of US states.
Originally Posted by
Mallymkun
I think it's fairly reasonable to think that a person might feel less-inclined to commit a crime if they'll be executed for it.
I see the death penalty as a deterrent - not for vengeful purposes.
People are really bad at weighing short-term and long-term benefits and drawbacks, I just don't think it's a factor.
Also
'forfeiting their right to life' sounds pretty vengeful to me, man.
Originally Posted by
Mallymkun
So the key word here is "necessary", and what we deem is necessary is subjective in this instance. It's a stalemate argument.
bruh
Are you seriously arguing Nazi's could've gone about their business without posing a serious threat to other countries? Is that not necessity?
I'm at a loss for words