What are some of the connections between Global Warming and Capital Punishment? Are there any theories/information supporting the claim that a rise in the Earth%26#039;s average temperature is affecting criminal activity, specifically murder? Any of this portrayed in movies? Cite any articles you may find, I have always been interested to know! =)

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6 months ago

Very good points about the cold, completely forgot about that side of the argument. Oh and Campbel, I am not claiming there even are theories, but I have heard things being said, and wanted to get some information piled together to see if there is really any link at all.

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Yes - The record snow and cold in Chicago is directly related to the crime. Cold and snow causes %26#039;Cabin Fever%26#039; and causes people to go nuts. This is why a relatively calm person shot 6 people and himself on a college campus.

Cold also caused the %26#039;Black Death%26#039; in Europe.

Warmth is good for people.

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Great, but not %26quot;Out of the box%26quot;

Other Answers (3)

• Wow. People will blame ANYTHING on global warming these days!
  
  I have never seen anyone even ask the question and have DEFINITELY never seen any research or evidence that it could be the case.
• It takes less energy to execute murderers than to keep them alive for 30 years (or more).
• Uhhhhh, no.
  
  I guess you could say criminals would rather work in t-shirts and shorts than heavy winter jackets. Let%26#039;s them run faster.