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hypeit
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In that case the threat of prison is also not a deterrent.
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mef
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Or, both are deterrents but one or both can be weaker than the other depending on the perceived risk by the person committing the crime. Having multiple deterrents should be a greater deterrent as a whole across the average of potential criminals.
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