Which of the following arguments may a retentionist use to counter an advocate of keeping murderers in prison for life without the possibility of parole?
A) that such harsh punishments do nothing to reduce heinous crime
B) that doing so would be way crueler than executing a person
C) that a prison that is completely escape-proof has not yet been built
D) that resorting to such vengeful punishment would lead to chaos

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A retentionist might argue that life imprisonment without parole is not foolproof because no prison is completely escape-proof, implying that execution is a more secure way to ensure public safety.

Which of the Following Arguments May a Retentionist Use to Counter