Frank Trippett in his article “A red light for Scofflaws” states how nearly every law-abiding citizen breaks a minor law in their everyday life. The author supports his claim by first listing a few of the laws that are broken on a regular basis. He continues by saying how the everyday citizen believes that what they are doing doesn't threaten law-and-order. The author’s purpose is to show that they are hurting law-and-order so that people stop breaking such laws. The author establishes an assertive tone to citizens. While people do break laws, they are the most minor offenses ever, which won’t put our safety at any signficant risk. The author claims that the minor crimes nearly everybody commits on a regular basis will prove to be a danger
