Which of the Following Would Not Be a Belief of a Retributivist

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would not be a belief of a retributivist?

• A)Punishing some innocent people is a price of general deterrence.
• B)Offenders are paying a debt to society.
• C)Offenders have taken unfair advantage of others.
• D)Punishment is a censure of offenders.

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