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if you mean how effective of a deterrent it is. it isn't.

states that execute more prisoners have slightly lower violent crime rates than the less hang happy states, but states without the death penalty at all average substantially lower violent crime rates.

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What are some capital punishment research questions that can provide insights into the effectiveness and ethical implications of the practice?

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What form does Ohio have of the capital punishment?

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What form of capital punishment is commonly named stoning?

lapidation


Which form of capital punishment is used in Virginia?

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Is drawn and quartering still a form of capital punishment in us?

Of course not. The US has always prohibited "cruel and unusual punishment".


What is the history of the cross its founders and where was it built?

Crucifixion was a form of capital punishment in ancient Rome.


What is Austria doing on capital punishment?

Austria doesn't have capital punishment.


What constitutes Capital Punishment in your society?

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Is revenge justification for capital punishment?

no revenge is not justification for capital punishment


Should capital punishment be introduced in Mauritius?

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