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...idea of deterrence can be quickly reduced to very personal rudiments: If I know I will be punished so severely, I will not commit the crime. The logic is undeniable. Yet in the thickets of real life and real crime, deterrence, while central to practically all punishment, is often very uncertain, and its effect on prospective murderers is especially unclear. Unfortunately, public discussion usually consists of flat-out pronouncements. Capital punishment, says Conservative Commentator William F. Buckley, "is a strong, plausible deterrent." No, declares New York Governor Cuomo, "there has never been any evidence that the death penalty deters." Neither...
...Constituency: The two economists commit a left-wing version of the Japan-worship error in citing Swedish socialism as a model of "humane" industrial policy. American workers would probably resist Japan-style regimentation; but they have some pretty strong anti-collectivist traditions as well. Bluestone and Harrison simply gloss over this obstacle to an American movement for worker's control. And in a near-depression, workers are bound to look askance at any thing that sounds more risky than a job offer...
...death penalty is the ultimate punishment for Charlie Brooks [Dec. 20]. It also grants equity to the victim. Brooks' execution is proof that in a civilized society, people cannot commit barbaric acts without paying the consequences...
...pipeline to Western Europe. Last week Shultz and French Foreign Minister Claude Cheysson gave every appearance of having patched up that squabble. It was announced that several study groups would be set up to explore ways of coordinating trade relations with the Soviet Union, but France still refused to commit itself to a new accord on East-West trade...
...senior guard Calvin Dixon swished a high-arching jumper, then bounced back to commit a well-timed foul. Crusader failures at the line coupled with four free throws, compliments of sophomore Bob Ferry and Co-Captain George White to chop the Crusader lead to two. But when Wildes' lay-up slipped off of the rim, the Crimson comeback had failed...