According to a strict interpretation of the word "prevent," by executing all convicted murderers, we prevent every one of them from committing any further murders.

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Executing all convicted murderers may prevent that specific individual from committing any further murders, but it does not prevent potential future murderers from committing crimes. It also does not address the root causes of why people commit murder, such as mental health issues, poverty, or trauma.

According to a Strict Interpretation of the Word "Prevent," by Executing