According to the author of your textbook, the real issue about deterrence is not whether the death penalty deters potential murderers, but rather whether the death penalty deters potential murderers to a greater degree than alternative non-capital punishments such as life imprisonment.

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The author of the textbook argues that the real issue in deterrence is comparing the effectiveness of the death penalty to alternative punishments like life imprisonment, rather than simply whether or not it deters potential murderers.

According to the Author of Your Textbook, the Real Issue