A Case for Capital Punishment

I remain unconvinced, but this treament is second to none.

The entire argument is turned on its head:

The questions we must address are therefore three: Is it ever permissible for public authority to give the wrongdoer less than he deserves? If it is permissible, then when is it permissible? Is it permissible to grant such mercy categorically?

In a sense, the article proceeds from the idea that "death deserves death" is unimpeachable maxim. I'm not sure I'm able, in good conscience, to begin there.