81. Like other Caribbean countries, Jamaica says the death penalty deters crime linked to drug trafficking in the region. 82. Local media reports said the government was trying to deter crime by showing a tough stand. 83. Many Filipinos believe the death penalty will deter crime and that crime remains rampant because no one has been executed. 84. Many Filipinos believe that the death penalty will deter crime and that crime remains rampant because no one has been executed. 85. Many Filipinos back the return of capital punishment but some Catholic Church leaders and other groups oppose it, arguing there is no proof it will deter crime. 86. Maria Socorro Diokno of the Free Legal Assistance Group said their group submitted to Congress on Monday a study showing proof that the death penalty does not deter crime. 87. Maria Socorro Diokno of the Free Legal Assistance Group said their group submitted to Congress a study showing proof that the death penalty does not deter crime. 88. Many Filipinos believe that the death penalty will deter crime, and that crime remains rampant because no one has been executed. 89. Many Filipinos favor the return of the death penalty, arguing it can deter crimes such as rape and kidnapping. 90. Many Filipinos say the death penalty will deter crime, and that crime remains rampant because no one has been executed. |