People like taboo ideas
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The “Bad Boy” Attraction
Bad boys are attractive. They live outside of society’s rules and do whatever they want. Because they are so cool, people can’t help but admire them.
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The Argument
Bad boys are attractive. The “bad boy” mentality has been around for years. In “The Breakfast Club”, John Bender is a sympathetic bad boy. He has a complicated and annoying personality. But he’s revered as someone who portrays the rebellion in all high school teenagers. Bad boys’ independence gets them a lot of attention.[1] Since serial killers are "bad boys" who defy the law, they are attractive.
Counter arguments
Bad boys bring a lot of trouble. Bad boys are “bad” because of their delinquent behavior. But serial killers go beyond a high school delinquent or college jock. They take people’s lives. Therefore, serial killers shouldn't be seen as attractive.
Proponents
Premises
[P1] Serial killers are bad boys.
[P2] Bad boys are attractive to the public.
Rejecting the premises
[Rejecting P1] Serial killers are more than bad boys. They are criminals that have killed people and hurt their families.