In response to the argument that the death penalty does not deter murderers, van den Haag claims that

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Van den Haag argues that although there may be evidence that the death penalty does not always deter murderers, he still believes that it may at least sometimes have a deterrent effect. He also emphasizes that the primary goal of criminal law should be to protect the innocent rather than to cater to the interests of murderers. Finally, he argues that the severity and finality of the death penalty is appropriate to the gravity of murder as a crime. Therefore, all the options are correct.

In Response to the Argument That the Death Penalty Does