An opponent of the death penalty who argues that life without the possibility of patrol serves the same purpose as the death penalty is using arbitrariness as his or her argument for the abolishment of the death penalty.

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The argument is based on the principle of alternative means to achieve the same end (deterrence or punishment) rather than arbitrariness, which refers to the inconsistent or capricious application of the death penalty.

An Opponent of the Death Penalty Who Argues That Life