Which is a thesis statement? What can be done to better inform consumers about the safety and
effectiveness of over-the-counter weight-loss, supplements?
Although many over-the-counter weight-loss supplements are marketed as
being safe and natural, they are too dangerous for long-term use.
Although many over-the-counter weight-loss supplements are marketed as
being safe and natural, they are not subjected to the same safety
measurements as prescription medication.

today we'd use social media to quickly spread a controversial idea, but in the eighteenth century, the printed pamphlet was highly effective. and thomas paine took full advantage of it. on january 9, 1776, when paine published his pamphlet, "common sense," he wanted to push the american people toward independence from britain. it ultimately ignite the american revolution. thomas paine argued that the monarchy was evil and should be rejected as a form of government. to underscore his point, he cited the bible to argue his case -- in judges 8: 22-23: "the israelites said to gideon, 'rule over us, you and your son and your ' gideon told them, 'i will not rule over you. the lord will rule over you'" (nrsv).

appeal to ethos is your answer.