Deterrence works. Proof is all around us. Remember, the Soviet Union was deterred from attacking Europe by the fear that the United States would nuke Russia.
And you can prove it to yourself. Here’s how. The next time you are going down the Interstate over the speed limit and see a State Patrol car up ahead, try keeping your foot from lifting off the accelerator and tapping the brake peddle a few times.
No power on Earth could prevent you from slowing down. You slow down because you are DETERRED from speeding by the fear of imminent punishment.
Of course, deterrence works only on normal people. On such as Paris Hilton, Teddy Kennedy, Bill Clinton and other people who consider themselves above the law, nothing deters.
When deterrence doesn't work, there's only one solution left then.