The Utilitarian's idea of punishment is "justified only insofar as it creates a greater balance of happiness vs. unhappiness (Fieser)." ... Thus, the idea of making our country a safe home for all good Americans by means of death to the 'bad' people is close to absurd yet very comforting. ... For many, like myself, I agree, and yet I disagree as well. ... Though, the many facets that contradict these ideas, including primarily the moral and logical points, seem right as well. ...

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