Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an objection to the Basic Deterrence Argument considered in this chapter?
A) There is good data suggesting that potential murderers fear life in prison more than the death penalty.
B) We lack strong data suggesting that the death penalty is needed to deter people from crimes less severe than murder.
C) We lack strong reasons for thinking that the death penalty is an efficient deterrent of murder.
D) We have strong data suggesting that the death penalty is an efficient deterrent of murder.
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