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Aerich · 07-12-2007, 02:06 PM

If executions by whatever means were an effective deterrent, wouldn't we have noticed by now? I don't care to get into a(nother) death penalty debate, btw. I just think that the death penalty is overrated as a crime prevention mechanism. Most people who commit crimes that carry sentences of capital punishment don't think about the consequences of getting caught, don't care, or don't believe they will be caught.

Edit: and yes, this principle applies to bureaucrats, too. China just executed one of its former (and corrupt) top bureaucrats connected to the various health and product-related scandals (toothpaste, pet food, etc). I'm pretty sure he knew the penalties for what he was doing, but the temptation was too much and he didn't think he'd get busted.

[ 07-12-2007, 02:15 PM: Message edited by: Aerich ]

07-12-2007, 02:06 PM	#15
Aerich Lord Ao Join Date: May 27, 2004 Location: Canada Age: 44 Posts: 2,061	If executions by whatever means were an effective deterrent, wouldn't we have noticed by now? I don't care to get into a(nother) death penalty debate, btw. I just think that the death penalty is overrated as a crime prevention mechanism. Most people who commit crimes that carry sentences of capital punishment don't think about the consequences of getting caught, don't care, or don't believe they will be caught. Edit: and yes, this principle applies to bureaucrats, too. China just executed one of its former (and corrupt) top bureaucrats connected to the various health and product-related scandals (toothpaste, pet food, etc). I'm pretty sure he knew the penalties for what he was doing, but the temptation was too much and he didn't think he'd get busted. [ 07-12-2007, 02:15 PM: Message edited by: Aerich ] __________________ Where there is a great deal of free speech, there is always a certain amount of foolish speech. - Winston S. Churchill