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Ironically, one of the leading arguments against capital punishment is how expensive it is. Including all the legal costs of appeals and reappeals, it's approximately 1 to 3 million dollars per convict (in the US).

$1 million isn't expensive compared to 20-30 years in prison in the US.

People executed in the first half of 2025 spent an average of 24 years on death row. In practice, it's a life sentence plus execution. I believe the $1-3M figure is on top of this.

Replacing life in prison with exile would be a good move. It's just as safe, costs taxpayers a lot less and they get a second chance in another country.

Doesn't stop them from leading a gang over the phone, but that's better than recruiting new members in prison who are probably more violent than someone off the street.

1. Exile to which country?

2. Who gets them their immigrant visa?

3. Where do they live while waiting for it?

4. You do realize most countries require immigrant visa applicants not to be convicted felons in their home country?

Is that not reasonable? The cost on society is a measure of justice.