Observation 2: The Toulmin Model

The main claim of the capital punishment argument is that capital punishment is society's means of self defense. The author uses the reason that society has the right to protect itself by using deadly force just like an individual trying to protect them self from a killer. This is made relevant by the example of Ted Bundy. It shows how taking his life was the best way to ensure he would never kill again. She presents a counter argument that states there is a possibility that an innocent person could be executed. She then says this is not very likely and it is a risk we have to be willing to take.