Timeline: If Every Crime Had The Death Penalty

If people know they might be executed for committing a crime aren’t they less likely to do it? Death sentences may only be imposed for crimes in which a victim is killed, but state legislatures can determine what specific circumstances make a murder eligible for a death sentence. But let's say every crime was punishable by death, how does it change the world? What happens to crime rates? Do they go down? Let's find out the answer to these questions in this timeline video. DISCLAIMER: This Timeline/Comparison is based on public data, surveys, public comments & discussions and approximate estimations that might be subjected to some degree of error. Subscribe to Infinite Comparison for more comparison/timeline videos. Icons: www.flaticon.com