Supporters of "law and order" argue that deterrence is the most effective means of crime prevention, while opponents argue that a system of harsh criminal punishment is ultimately ineffective because it does not address underlying or systemic causes of crime.
Supporters of "law and order" argue that effective deterrence combined with incarceration is the most effective means of crime prevention. Opponents of law and order argue that a system of harsh criminal punishment is ultimately ineffective because it does not address underlying or systemic causes of crime.