Rhetorical outline

Thesis: I believe what Kahn is arguing is that being an informant for the police is not always the right thing to do and people are dying over "snitching."

Purpse: People are losing their lives just because they are trying to save someone else or put a criminal behind bars. He is writing this for those who have been in this situation or will be in the future to warn them about the consequences. Also it is for the law enforcement around the US to try so they can try and protect the witnesses better. In recent years too many innocent witnesses have been found murdered before they can testify, meaning the criminals continue walking free.

Author argues by: The author gives statistics about people who have been hurt or even killed for informing the police. He tells numerous stories where "snitching" has gotten someone killed

Authors Motivation: The author has researched and has seen a jump in the murder rates, he mainly focuses on Baltimore but also mentions other dangerous cities. On page (56) he states, "According to the law enforcement experts the problem of dealing with reluctant witnesses has gotten dramatically worse and is reflected in failing conviction rates for violent crimes."

Authors audience: This is written for anyone who has been in this situation or will be in the future to inform them about the dangers of going to the police.Also to the law enforcement around America trying to open their eyes to the violence and innocent kiling of witnesses trying to help them solve a case.

Persuasion to audience: I don't see how this wouldn't persuade the audience. Kahn tells us stores where innocent people are getting injued or killed for "snitching" to the police.

Kairos: Kahnd speaks with law enforcers, civilians in these inner city nieghborhoods, and even drug dealers to help his argument. He always shares statistics he's gathered from law enforcement experts.

Evidence: Kahn introduces us to Dowery and tells us his story through out the argument. He ended up helping the police which cost him his life.

Pathos: We feel as if we know Dowery b the end of the story which connects us to him. He ends up getting murdered at the end which the makes the audience have remorse for his family. Anyone who has grew up in a hard neighborhood where "snitching" is a capitol offense can connect with all the stories the author tells us.

Conclusion: The author wants people to realize that you should mind your own business when it can endanger you or your families safety. Yes its morally right to put a criminal in jail where they belong but its not worth your life.