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by bobmaxup 1892 days ago
Isn't life in prison practically taking someone else's life? Would you even need that strong of an incentive to reduce the occurrence?
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Punishment does not work as a deterrent.

I propose this as a demonstration by the system that it is willing to respond to violations of the rules by the system. Such violations are inherently more problematic.

> Punishment does not work as a deterrent.

Why not?