

Human: If the police witness someone murdering another person in the streets why can't they execute them there and then in states that have the death penalty? Wouldn't that save lots of time and money for someone who will eventually be executed anyway?

Assistant:  The action of executing someone on the spot, even if they have committed murder, would not promote a virtuous character for law enforcement officers. The reason is



Human: If the police witness someone murdering another person in the streets why can't they execute them there and then in states that have the death penalty? Wouldn't that save lots of time and money for someone who will eventually be executed anyway?

Assistant:  The previous answer does not promote a virtuous character or have any inherent utility towards promoting morality or ethical conduct. Rather, it is based on the legal
