In considering public policy about punishment, a utilitarian would argue that punishment is justified if:
A) The pain and suffering to those who are punished is outweighed by the benefits of punishment
B) Those benefits cannot be achieved with less suffering
C) Those benefits cannot be achieved at a lower cost to those who are being punished
D) All of the above
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