Edward Murrow created this report so that he could persuade the audience to do what he imagines is the right thing. McCarthy describes his opinions, he says that the Communists are among the Americans, gaining an edge in the war by using spies/traitors to receive information. But, Murrow rebuttals this claim stating that, "We must always remember the accusation is not proof and that conviction depends upon evidence and due process of law." Then there is the marrow. Murrow uses the logical factor, shutting down McCarthy's claims by mentioning that all the many people that he believes are traitors should not be punished because they have not been identified through the law. Another one of McCarthy's main ideas includes religion, he attempts to