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.

[Q]: 1) Virginia: How the death penalty will save money over life without parole (LWOP).
[A]: Valid


[Q]: From that point of view, I also do feel some sense of embarrassment about this aspect of our society when confronted with challenges from Europeans and others who, from this point of view, seem more "civilized".
[A]: Invalid


[Q]: The death penalty has been used as a scapegoat for many people who are against executions.
[A]:
Valid


