Arguments of Fact

The argument I'm bringing to class is called "Governor Palin Supports a New "Road to Nowhere". As you can probably guess the article is about how as governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin, supported government funding of a bridge that essentially was never needed. The Bridge to Nowhere was an attempt to create a road leading from a small town in Alaska to Anchorage. Supporters claimed the inability of residents to quickly get to a major hospital was a health hazard. I liked this article because it helped me re-affirm what I was trying to say in my letter to the editor. My point was that I don't care what side you are arguing for just give me proof. I found that the writer of this article backed up everything he had to say with legitimate facts and evidence of research. Regardless of whether I am a Democrat or Republican, I am more likely to agree with a writer who shows me why he/she is right.

The article full fills the requirements of chapter 7 in almost every aspect. The author clearly identifies the issue he wishes to discuss at the very beginning of the article. He also provides relevant facts that support his claims, not just random information to make it sound legitimate. The author gives exact amounts of money that were given to Alaska. He doesn't say they were offered a lot of money or they wanted to use a lot of land. Every single time he makes a claim it is supported with hard evidence.