Fyodor Kuzmich Sologub. Little demon (№ 323819)

The death penalty, sir, is not barbaric. he shouted. Science has recognized that there are congenital criminals. This, my friend, says it all. To eradicate them is necessary, but not to feed at public expense. He's a villain, and his whole life is guaranteed a warm corner in the convict prison. He killed, burned, molested, and the tax payer is answerable for its pocket for its maintenance. No, hang much fairer and cheaper.