Anthony uses a logical appeal. She builds an argument based on the preamble of the Constitution—explaining that the Constitution's promise to "secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves" cannot be achieved as long as half of the country's population is not allowed to vote. Statements like "It was we, the people; not we, the white male citizens" and "To them [women who can't vote] this government is not a democracy" help her make her point.