Multiple Choice
Consider these two premises in a well-known argument: (1) everyone has a right to life (a basic moral principle) , even hardened criminals; (2) the death penalty is a violation of this right. The conclusion to this argument is
A) executing criminals is wrong.
B) executing criminals is permissible.
C) executing criminals is costly.
D) executing criminals generates less happiness than life in prison.
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