We don't know if capital punishment is a deterrent, but we…
“We don't know if capital punishment is a deterrent, but we know that men we execute will not murder again.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Godfather, 1969
Capital punishment stops execution, but not future murders.
In simple terms: Executed men won’t kill again.
Key Takeaway
Consider alternatives to death penalty.
Themes
justice
deterrence
ethics
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
ethical
legal
When to use this quote
- policy debate
- victim advocacy
- criminal reform
Key Concepts
Criminology
law
Questions to Reflect On
- What are moral costs?
A Different Perspective
Does execution deter crime?