Supporters of the death penalty who content that when murderers are sentenced to death and executed, other would-be murderers will reconsider their acts due to fear of being executed, are arguing for the utility of specific deterrence.

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They are arguing for the utility of general deterrence, not specific deterrence. General deterrence aims to prevent others from committing similar crimes by making an example of someone, while specific deterrence aims to prevent the individual offender from reoffending.

Supporters of the Death Penalty Who Content That When Murderers