Some argue that the death penalty could encourage violent crime instead of just deterring it,that violent criminals who know they are likely to get the death penalty may commit murder to avoid being captured.This argument is:

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This argument is utilitarian abolitionist because it focuses on the consequences of the death penalty potentially leading to more violence, which is a utilitarian concern about the overall utility or harm caused by the policy.

Some Argue That the Death Penalty Could Encourage Violent Crime