quot; (738). This is a great use of logical reasoning as to why we need the death penalty. He also makes a very logical argument against a statement disagreeing with capital punishment. It says that capital punishment cheapens the value of human life. He argues that when we lower the penalty for murder, it signals a lessened regard for the value of the victim's life. He proves this by showing that the average time served in the United States for first-degree murder is ten years. It is clear to see that the author had well thought out, logical ideas supporting the death penalty, but he doesn't end there with his argument he uses ethos as his strongest case.
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