Which of the following indicators is NOT attributable to the conclusion that the death penalty is ineffective?
A)Homicide rates of states that have retained the death penalty are higher than states that have abolished it.
B)Homicide rates have not gone down in states where the death penalty is reintroduced.
C)Homicide rates seem to be more closely linked to a state's current financial security rather than its death penalty status.
D)When publicized and performed,the death penalty does not deter potential killers from killing.

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This does not directly relate to the effectiveness of the death penalty as a deterrent or punishment for homicides. It suggests that other factors, such as economic stability, may have a greater impact on crime rates.

Which of the Following Indicators Is NOT Attributable to the Conclusion