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> Thats why we have severe punishment for murder Not a great comfort to the murdered person or their family, I'd venture.

• matz1 7y ago
  the severe punishment to prevent the murder to happen in the first place.
  • zimpenfish 7y ago
    Given the numbers, it would appear that deterrent generally doesn't stop people who are inclined to murder, though.
    • matz1 7y ago
      yes it would, if there is no deterrent, the number would go up way more.