"For Our China Trade Emergency, Dial Section 301"
By Senator Sherrod Brown.
NY Times Op-Ed, Oct. 17, 2010.
This article deals with the current trade deficit America has with China. It is written from a perspective that is against the status quo; Senator Brown is decidedly opposed to our current trade practices and the foundations upon which they were established ten years ago.
His case is constructed with logical reasoning derived from empirical and historical data. In building a calculated argument based upon generally-accepted principles, he creates a compelling case for change in America's foreign trade policies with China.
Ultimately, however, his argument's efficacy can be determined by the response of the audience for whom he writes: the internationally-minded intellectual, those whose livelihoods are, or can be, directly impacted by the U.S. trade deficit with China.
As a senator, his own livelihood is reliant upon his ability to rouse his constituents to support changes he feel can better their lives. Thus, his rhetorical approach bears even more consideration when looking at the larger issue he is addressing.
This is a great analysis of the rhetoric used in this article. I cannot find any legitimate errors in your logic or grammar. Great job! I will probably end up reading this article you make it sound really interesting.
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