Practice 14: Edited version of an outline

DEATH PENALTY OUTLINE

 I.            Death Penalty should be completely abolished in our society owing to the fact that it doesn’t decrease crime rates, costs a lot of money, and puts innocent lives at risk.

II.           It does not decrease crime rates.

A.           Society would feel afraid.

1. No evidence.

2. NC Coalition.

B.           States without the death penalty have a lower murder rate.

III.          It costs a lot of money

A.           Extra measures add costs.

                    B.     A total prosecution and defense costs…

IV.         It puts innocent lives at risk.

A.           138 innocent men released.

1.       No formal process, but as a result of an investigation…

2.       Missouri, Texas, and Virginia

B. To excuse an innocent person       

 V.    Death Penalty should be completely abolished in our society owing to the fact that it doesn’t decrease crime rates, costs a lot of money and puts innocent lives at risk.