Every penalty is avoidable, so why not make the sentence for EVERY felony and misdemeanor death?
It will be, as soon as sharia law is established. Meanwhile, keep smoking shooting up or whatever, they need more bullets.
I do think that the punishment should fit the crime, as do most people. That suggests that make a risk/benefit analysis as they contemplate committing crimes. This is especially so in drug and morals crimes, such as prostitution. The punisment in this case may in fact be harsh, but it was determined by the will of the people through their lawmakers. I guess we don't make all penalties so harsh because we want to do the least necessary to limit that crime being committed. Work to get the law changed if you don't like it, but in the meantime avoid that criminal act if you think the price is too steep.