ology, "leads to a rejection of the idea that either death sentences or executions deter murder."
Moreover, it has been observed that whether findings are supportive of the death penalty can often depend on what model of deterrence a given research utilizes in his or her research (Goertzel, 2004). In other words, findings are more related to the model chosen for the research than to a valid inquiry into deterrence effects.
The Death Penalty is Unfairly Applied
Still another reason to abolish the death penalty is the racial disparity in death sentences. African-Americans comprise 13 percent of the total populati
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