Suppose a Utilitarian Abolitionist Argues That the Death Penalty Is

Suppose a utilitarian abolitionist argues that the death penalty is too costly to implement in a democratic society. A plausible nonconsequentialist reply is that

A) the death penalty is indeed too costly and should be abolished.
B) if the death penalty is a just punishment, then the costs involved don't matter.
C) justice doesn't matter; only cost does.
D) more net happiness is created by getting rid of the death penalty.