Comment by qup

12 hours ago

Your viewpoint sounds good in argument on forums, and I'm sure it scores you points.

But there's a reason they used to execute people in the public square.

And people flocked to watch executions - for entertainment.

Capital punishment has never been about deterrence, nor has it ever been an effective deterrent.

  • It has never been an effective deterrent? You really believe that?

    Not even once?