Which of the following would be an absurd consequence of "payback" retributivism according to Nathanson?
A) Executioners, as killers, would have to be executed, as would their subsequent executioners.
B) Individuals could never be punished in a manner strictly proportionate to the severity of their crimes.
C) The death penalty would be considered adequate compensation to murder victims for their loss.
D) The execution of the innocent would be permissible if the victim considered this compensation.

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Nathanson argues that a strict interpretation of "payback" retributivism, where the punishment must directly mirror the crime, leads to absurd consequences such as the idea that executioners, who kill, would themselves need to be executed, creating an endless cycle of execution.

Which of the Following Would Be an Absurd Consequence of "Payback