You may think of arguments as negative confrontations where two or more people cannot come to a reasonable resolution of their perceived differences....

Which of the logical appeals might be most useful to emphasize, and what logical fallacies might you need to avoid with this argument? 

Here is an example of a thesis statement with the claim and warrant:

Thesis: The United States should abolish capital punishment because it does not reduce the crime rate.

Claim: The United States should abolish capital punishment.

Warrant: (may not be directly stated): If something does not reduce the crime rate, then it should not be used.

To earn full participation credit, you will need to respond substantively to at least two peers’ initial Discussion posts and show active engagement in the discussion as described in the grading rubric. These responses should stay on topic and generate further discussion by asking questions, mentioning relevant examples, and if possible, referencing concepts from the unit Learning Activities.

All Discussion posts and responses to peers should be written in complete sentences using Standard American English. Before posting, proofread for grammar, spelling, and word-choice issues. Be sure to respond fully to every aspect of the Discussion.

Surname 1NameProfessor’s NameCourseDateArgumentThesis: The Legal age of drinking in America should be reduced to 18 years because it does notreduce the rate of alcohol abuseClaim: The...