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> The best way to stop people doing bad things they want to do is the fear of certain and severe punishment.

There is no evidence that's true. People still take drugs in countries with the death penalty.

>>DanBC+(OP)
There's plenty of evidence that tough sentencing reduces crime - do your own research.

Of course, some people are so selfish and impulsive not much will deter them, but at least they're off the streets where they can make life miserable for the rest of us.