Suppose a Utilitarian Abolitionist Argues That the Death Penalty Is

question 24

Multiple Choice

Suppose a utilitarian abolitionist argues that the death penalty is too costly to implement in a democratic society. A plausible nonconsequentialist reply is that

• A) the death penalty is indeed too costly and should be abolished.
• B) if the death penalty is a just punishment, then the costs involved don't matter.
• C) justice doesn't matter; only cost does.
• D) more net happiness is created by getting rid of the death penalty.

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