Some Argue That the Death Penalty Could Encourage Violent Crime

question 10

Multiple Choice

Some argue that the death penalty could encourage violent crime instead of just deterring it,that violent criminals who know they are likely to get the death penalty may commit murder to avoid being captured.This argument is:

• A)Kantian abolitionist.
• B)non-utilitarian abolitionist.
• C)utilitarian abolitionist.
• D)utilitarian retentionist.

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