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In my opinion the death penalty not being a deterrant is BS.

A Hit From The Supremes 2008

This mooted 'deterrant' plan - if it ever achieves fruition - would place the US in the same position in relation to Israel as the UK was in in relation to Belguim in 1914 and the UK and France in relation to Poland in 1939.

On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with... 2008

Can you see why Iran might want to acquire a nuclear deterrant – especially when the USA's little lap dog Israel is next door and is nuclear armed?

U.S. prepared to push for crippling sanctions, Iran warned 2009

While this serves as a deterrant to spammers, it also serves as a deterrant to, say, a book publicist trying to respond about a requested review copy of a book or interview.

2009 March 09 « The Book Publicity Blog 2009

If a high cost of a license was going to discourage hunting, certainly the cost of a guided hunt would be a deterrant.

Sticker Shock: Iowa Non-Resident Deer Tags Cost $544 2009

Given it's size and blasting power it is perfect for self defense and as a deterrant to home intruders.

Sotomayor denies prejudging gun-control issue 2009

While this serves as a deterrant to spammers, it also serves as a deterrant to, say, a book publicist trying to respond about a requested review copy of a book or interview.

The Papyrus Files — Earthlink « The Book Publicity Blog 2009

But again, I think there is not too much greater deterrant to committing a crime than seeing one or more guns openly displayed that may be quickly used against you.

On Open-Carry And Police 2009

Obstetrics is one of the highest fields, which can be a big deterrant for those considering the field.

Dr. Sarita Verma at the Health Law Conference : Law is Cool 2009

But again, I think there is not too much greater deterrant to committing a crime than seeing one or more guns openly displayed that may be quickly used against you.

On Open-Carry And Police 2009