Question 67

Many people argue that the death penalty deters murder. However, the notorious killer Tom Hanks deliberately moved to a state that imposes the death penalty just before embarking on a series of ferocious murders. Thus, it seems clear that the existence of the death penalty does not serve as a deterrent to murder. The argument above may best be characterized as:

Solution

Premise: 

1. people argue that the death penalty prevents murder.

2. notorious killer Tom Hanks deliberately moved to a state that imposes the death penalty just before embarking on a series of ferocious murders. 

Argument:  "the existence of the death penalty does not serve as a deterrent to murder"

The argument is drawn on a specific example, hence, Option C is correct.


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