Gah! Half remembered article from a couple of years ago... Googling it suggests majority of studies show no significant difference.
However what I remember of the article's argument suggested that executions "normalised killing" (state leading by example) which led to an increased murder rate in states where the death penalty is carried out.
However what I remember of the article's argument suggested that executions "normalised killing" (state leading by example) which led to an increased murder rate in states where the death penalty is carried out.
Quote:I don't understand why you'd come to a discussion forum, and then proceed to reap from visibility any voice that disagrees with you. If you're going to do that, why not just sit in front of a mirror and pat yourself on the back continuously?-Esquilax
Evolution - Adapt or be eaten.
