Thursday, April 17, 2008
what we can do, but dont always do is use logic
One thing that all people have but not everyone uses all the time is logic. Stephen Henderson uses logos to appeal to the logic of people, and he uses it very effectively. He uses examples and descriptions to make his readers use logic. He points out facts like all the garbage cans sitting out after garbage day without anyone else getting tickets, the fact that there are many run down buildings all around, and garbage piled in lots without the city doing anything to clean it up. Mr. Henderson gives clear cut facts that show exactly what wrongs the city is committing and does not allow for and questioning of his purpose because of the solid facts he gives. His use of logos is the driving force behind the column. He appeals to the reader's logic by giving many different supporting statements that all point to a common purpose. When the reader is faced with so many facts that all point to the same point that these people shouldn't be treated this way, the reader has no choice but to agree with Stephen. He gives so much proof to support and give logic to his readers that no one can deny what he is trying to say is true.
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I agree, Ryan. The content of this article is pure common sense, and it just drives me crazy that the city of Detroit would have such messed-up priorities. Henderson illustrated that beautifully.
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