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by worthless-trash 789 days ago
> Does deterrance actually work? Show me someone in the US who doesn't know about jails.

I don't know how to address this disconnection in logic. Do you assume that knowledge of a deterrent should create zero crimes ?

You are right though, maybe deterrence doesn't work and summary execution will be the only long term solution to prevent any possible reoffending. I for one welcome Judge Dredd-like overlords.