: Many believed that if the state refused to impose the punishment a criminal "deserved," it would lead to anarchy or vigilante justice.

    In 1986, retribution was the primary moral justification for the death penalty. While the debate often touched on deterrence, proponents argued that the "ultimate punishment" was a necessary, just response to heinous crimes, regardless of whether it prevented future ones. Retribution as Moral Justification

    : Unlike personal vengeance, retribution was framed as a cold, legal requirement intended to ensure fairness for all victims, including those with no social standing. Trends and Practices in 1986 The Ultimate Punishment: A Defense - PBS

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