In the essay Bring Flogging Back by Jeff Jacoby, he discusses whether flogging is the more humane punishment compared to prison. Jacoby uses clear and convincing evidence to describe why prisons are a terrible punishment, but he lacks detail and information about why flogging is preferable. In this essay, he explains how crime has spiraled out of control in recent decades, leading the government to build more prisons to lock up more criminals. His efforts to prove that current criminal sanctions are not perfect or even effective are well done, but he struggled to discuss the ways in which flogging could reduce crime rates and provide a safer environment for America. Jacoby uses many claims about how crime in the United States has grown and how flawed the American justice system currently is. According to one claim, citizens pay approximately “$30,000 per inmate each year” (Jacoby 197). This captures the reader's attention by connecting their life to the problem; it is their money, a large part of their money, that is used to imprison these criminals. Rates have increased more than 250% for inmates since the 1980s (Jacoby 197). Jacoby says the prison system is terrible; he uses precise and convincing evidence. According to Jacoby, flogging is a quicker, cheaper and more effective alternative to prison. Many young criminals would be less likely to become career criminals if they were punished by public embarrassment rather than prison. Prison can be a sign of manhood or a “status symbol” (Jacoby 197). He states that “prison is a graduate school for criminals,” demonstrating that criminals want to be convicted and incarcerated in order to enhance their status (Jacoby 197). Jacoby knows how to get his point across to the reader, saying that......in the middle of the paper......of public humiliation or being locked up for a year. There is also mention of how non-violent criminals are affected by prison. This affects the reader's emotional aspect towards the argument because it arouses sympathy in the reader, causing them to lean towards Jacoby's point of view. This is called an appeal to emotion and is generally not a good thing to have in a credible article. Jacoby also uses active assertions to support his thesis, but he lacked the assertions that supported the evidence for why flogging is a beneficial punishment. He clearly states appropriate and valid evidence in favor of his opposing view, while maintaining a compelling tone. Works Cited Jacoby, Jeff. “Bring back flogging.” Current Issues and Enduring Questions: A Guide to Critical Thinking and Argumentation, with Readings. By Barnet, Sylvan and Bedau, Adam. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin, 2014. 196-198. Print

Essay / In the essay Bring Flogging Back by Jeff Jacoby, he discusses whether flogging is the more humane punishment compared to prison. Jacoby uses clear and convincing evidence to describe why prisons are a terrible punishment, but he lacks detail and information about why flogging is preferable. In this essay, he explains how crime has spiraled out of control in recent decades, leading the government to build more prisons to lock up more criminals. His efforts to prove that current criminal sanctions are not perfect or even effective are well done, but he struggled to discuss the ways in which flogging could reduce crime rates and provide a safer environment for America. Jacoby uses many claims about how crime in the United States has grown and how flawed the American justice system currently is. According to one claim, citizens pay approximately “$30,000 per inmate each year” (Jacoby 197). This captures the reader's attention by connecting their life to the problem; it is their money, a large part of their money, that is used to imprison these criminals. Rates have increased more than 250% for inmates since the 1980s (Jacoby 197). Jacoby says the prison system is terrible; he uses precise and convincing evidence. According to Jacoby, flogging is a quicker, cheaper and more effective alternative to prison. Many young criminals would be less likely to become career criminals if they were punished by public embarrassment rather than prison. Prison can be a sign of manhood or a “status symbol” (Jacoby 197). He states that “prison is a graduate school for criminals,” demonstrating that criminals want to be convicted and incarcerated in order to enhance their status (Jacoby 197). Jacoby knows how to get his point across to the reader, saying that......in the middle of the paper......of public humiliation or being locked up for a year. There is also mention of how non-violent criminals are affected by prison. This affects the reader's emotional aspect towards the argument because it arouses sympathy in the reader, causing them to lean towards Jacoby's point of view. This is called an appeal to emotion and is generally not a good thing to have in a credible article. Jacoby also uses active assertions to support his thesis, but he lacked the assertions that supported the evidence for why flogging is a beneficial punishment. He clearly states appropriate and valid evidence in favor of his opposing view, while maintaining a compelling tone. Works Cited Jacoby, Jeff. “Bring back flogging.” Current Issues and Enduring Questions: A Guide to Critical Thinking and Argumentation, with Readings. By Barnet, Sylvan and Bedau, Adam. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin, 2014. 196-198. Print

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