In recent years, more and more people have become aware of the crimes and murders. This is something that has affected them, their families and their neighborhoods. Almost everyone knows someone who has been the victim of murder, rape, or theft. In most cases, the suspects are heartless and have no remorse for the crime they committed. Some people are repeat offenders who have received a slap on the wrist from the justice system or who only received a short prison sentence. A recent Senate Judiciary Committee report called America "the most violent and self-destructive nation on earth" and noted that violent crime in America had increased 516 percent since 1960 (Economist, 1992). Many people have attempted to come up with solutions and scare tactics to try to deter those who commit crimes. It seems that the solutions are failing. One author has his own theory of deterrence. George Bryjak, author of “Why We Should All Watch Executions,” believes that if the justice system televised executions to the public, it would deter individuals from committing crimes. Bryjak emphasizes his point by saying: "Deterrence is based on the theory that people will refrain from participating in a homicide or crime if they perceive the threat of a swift and certain punishment, the death penalty." could become a more effective deterrent if executions were televised and reached larger numbers. public on a regular basis” (Bryjak, 2001). Bryjak appeals to readers in a serious tone and makes very valid points for his reasoning. Bryjak therefore fails to provide enough evidence for some of his reasoning to convince readers of his position. In the article, Bryjak reaches the hearts of his readers by reminding them of the man who...... middle of paper.... ..the author does not convince readers by simply saying that "executions should be a public spectacle” as it would deter crime. The author even presents credible evidence from those who oppose it; Bryjak even agrees that they make his position look bad. The author does not deny that people will commit crimes whether or not they watch someone being executed. Research shows that individuals are threatened daily with the consequences they may face if they disobey the law, but there still appears to be an increase in crime and violence. Many of those who commit crimes are aware of the possibility of facing the death penalty if convicted, but many individuals continue to commit murder nonetheless. The article is titled "Why We Should All Watch Executions" and I don't think Bryjak was persuading readers about why they should watch executions, but more about why there should be executions..