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Claim that abolishing death penalty cuts crime sparks debate
Original: “Countries that abolish the death penalty see a decrease in crime” let me hear the names of those countries because I th
A claim circulating online says countries that abolish the death penalty see a decrease in crime, prompting sharp pushback. One widely shared response challenges the assertion, demanding specific country examples and arguing that other factors likely explain any drop in crime rates. The exchange has reignited a familiar argument over whether capital punishment deters crime, with sceptics questioning the evidence behind abolitionist claims.
Why now: The bold causal claim invites scepticism and demands for evidence, fuelling debate over capital punishment.
Evidence
- “Countries that abolish the death penalty see a decrease in crime” let me hear the names of those countries because I think there’s another reason for that · Milo_H4 · 10.2K
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