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Why was capital punishment imposed so frequently in ancient societies?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 11/10/2022

Economic

If you just put them in jail you would have to feed them and guard them. Killing them was much cheaper.

Political

If they are dead you don't need to worry about them coming back at you.

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