We would like you to assess the QUALITY of each of the following argument (discussing Death Penalty) and determine if the argument is Valid or Invalid. A valid argument is clearly interpretable and either expresses an argument, or a premise or a conclusion that can be used in an argument for the topic of death penalty. An invalid argument is a phrase that cannot be interpreted as an argument or not on the topic of death penalty.
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Question: If the death penalty were simply abolished, there would be no endless chain of appeals and therefore cost would decrease.

Answer: Valid


Question: The death penalty is much more expensive than life without parole because...blah.blah.blah...*

Answer: Valid


Question: Imprisonment deters possible crimes; there is always the risk of escape or release.

Answer:
Valid