[docbnj]

You ask if the death penalty is a deterrent. Stupid question!

Of course it's a deterrent. Here's how I know: It deters me.

Any more dumb questions?

[Quick1]

There is no actual evidence of the death penalty being a deterrent.

[Netizen]

You ask if the death penalty is a deterrent.

Not only can it be a deterrent, even should it fail it still works by preventing a repeat offense.

[Modernman]

Of course it's a deterrent. Here's how I know: It deters me.

If the death penalty didn't exist, you'd be out killing people?