Pros And Cons Death Penalty Analysis

Pros and Cons of Death Penalty The death penalty in general is very controversial on whether it should actually still take place or not. The “Death Penalty” by David Bruck was originally printed on May 20, 1985 in the New Republic. David Bruck is focusing on how to accomplish justice without using the electric chair or lynching. He uses ethos but mainly pathos appeal to argue his point. Frank Keating has a completely different idea on this matter. His article “Why I Support Capital Punishment” was published in 2000 by Human Events Publishing. He discusses all his opinions on why the death penalty should occur, while defending his state on capital punishment. To argue his opinions on executing someone he uses ethos and logos appeal. David Bruck’s claims are more effective than Frank Keating’s solely because he is able to appeal to the reader’s emotions.
He discusses that the state of Oklahoma that he governed is one of the 38 with the capital punishment. Frank Keating starts off by explaining since he was elected 22 people have been executed, but only when the case shows proof of overwhelming guilt. Some people confessed, and there were two that were scheduled for executions but canceled because they were proven innocent by DNA. Frank Keating goes on to explain the reality of the capital punishment. He tries to make it known that his state is not just “kill happy”. Second he explains that execution is never a rushed thing. Third he talks about how the decisions for someone to be held to capital punishment has nothing to do with someone race. Fourth he says someone who murders another person and is sent to capital punishment will never kill again. Fifth he explains why it is only fair that if someone takes a life then that person’s life should be taken. Finally he discusses how he is unable to understand why people would be against the death