Times have been rough recently, there's no doubt about that. With budget cuts and unemployment rates rising, it's normal for people to try to place the blame where ever they can. Obama is one of these scapegoats that most people turn to. However, this article takes an interesting stance and praises Obama for the work he's been doing. As a low-income mother facing months of breast cancer treatment with no health insurance, Obama's healthcare plan has completely changed her life. Now instead of bashing Obama for the lack of action some think he's shown in office, she praises him for helping people who need it.
This author relies mostly on ethos. The entire article is her story, from her working life, to her health and her campaigns for Obama back in 2008. She also applies pathos; she makes the story seem relatable, which is a terrifying thought. Hopefully, Obama will finish his term on a high note and more people can be helped by plans like this one.
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary/la-oe-ward-in-praise-of-obamacare-20111206,0,6794828.story
nice post haley! I think that mother has a lot of courage to stand up for Obama when she is going against the tide, and good for her for not complaining when she has such tough circumstances.
ReplyDeleteIt's always nice to see the articles who actually have good things to say about people. It's really easy to criticize people, but I like to see articles like this more.
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