To: JamesP81
From a theoritical behavioral science perspective an abundance of armed citizens will deter more crime than the death penalty.
The threat of an armed citizen being present when a crime occurs is an immediate consequence. The death penalty is an indirect consequence inconsistantly applied.
The behavioral science concerning this is not in doubt. Immediate consequences deter more behavior than indirect inconsistant consequences.
You are right and I’m not aware of any competant behavioral scientist who would disagree.
8 posted on
05/08/2007 2:47:33 PM PDT by
rgboomers
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To: rgboomers
The threat of an armed citizen being present when a crime occurs is an immediate consequence. The death penalty is an indirect consequence inconsistantly applied.
Not only that, but I think most criminals don't really think they'll get caught. Therefore, the possibility of being executed just doesn't concern them; because they aren't going to get caught after all. However, they know very well that they could easily mess with the wrong guy and get shot right then and there.
10 posted on
05/08/2007 2:51:19 PM PDT by
JamesP81
(Isaiah 10:1 - "Woe to those who enact evil statutes")
To: rgboomers
You are right and I’m not aware of any competant behavioral scientist who would disagree. The keyword....being competent.
12 posted on
05/08/2007 3:36:38 PM PDT by
Osage Orange
(The old/liberal/socialist media is the most ruthless and destructive enemy of this country.)
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