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Rt And Parent Ratings.Txt, Rebecca A. Lundwall
Rt And Parent Ratings.Txt, Rebecca A. Lundwall
Rebecca A Lundwall
The Flaws Of Deterrence Theory, Hunter Oneal Cooley
The Flaws Of Deterrence Theory, Hunter Oneal Cooley
Georgia College Student Research Events
In my paper, I discuss the means of the deterrence theory, and argue against its original intent and how in my views it is a failed and flawed theory. I discuss the notion of inherent “evil” in people, and how that the deterrence theory cannot simply go against and correct something that I argue is inherent in humans. I discuss the inherent trait to commit crime, or simply the evil nature that can lead to crime that I think is inherent in people. I give reasons for the failure and the flaws of the theory, I use one prime example …