The following selections were taken from letters-to-the-editors newspaper columns. Each contains one or more arguments, but the exact form of the argument may be hidden or ambiguous. Use the argument forms presented in this section to structure the selections as specifically named arguments.
If the death penalty deters one person from becoming a murderer, it is effective. There are also some other important reasons for having the death penalty.
First, the families and friends of innocent victims have the right to see effective retribution.
Second, terminating the life of a killer is more economical than keeping him in jail at the taxpayer's expense.
Third, everyone will have greater respect for the judicial system when justice is carried out.