It's so hard being a teenager when your opinion does not even matter. Being old enough to know what you're talking about, but not being able to make that opinion count. Literally. One vote can not do much, but thousands can make a difference. Being apart of that difference is a good feeling; especially if your choice was elected. I feel that if I were able to vote, that I would vote for Barack Obama due to the beliefs we both share on many topics. I see him as a very well rounded person and the image of how I see to be a very people oriented president; which is a purpose our country was founded, for the people.
Throughout the election, Obama and Romney have presented their views on how the government should be run. While the other criticized what the other had to say. Throughout this time they discussed things such as social issues and the country's future.One of my main reasons for wanting to vote for Obama is his main beliefs that I also share. How I am very pro choice and pro equality. Having Romney against the right of women not being able to decide their own future for themselves upset me a lot. He's a man. He has no idea what it is like to bear a child. He has no right to say she is not allowed to protect herself with birth control, but can not get an abortion in times of need. I do not see it as a method of birth control, but as a way to relieve yourself of a situation you are not financially or physically ready for.
Personally, I choose the candidate based on more of the socially and moral beliefs for many reasons. I see that if I do not like the person for who they are on the inside, then how can I like the decisions he or she makes? I do not see it very logical to vote for the candidate over the things they promise, because candidates lie constantly. So the only thing you can truly trust is their beliefs, and if you don't support that then how can you have faith that they will do things that you can support in the long run? You can't. So ultimately, how can you support someone if you do not like them as a person and for only the things they "promise"?
During this close and never ending election, you will think of each candidate and how you see them as a possible future leader. What each of stands for. What each of them believes in. Pro-life, or pro-choice. Supporting or against gay rights. Using our own, or transported oil. Whatever you factor into your decision for becoming president, think of the deeper reason you chose them. Do you like them for who they are or what they represent? Or do you just like them because of the things they promise to do? It's hard to trust politicians these days, so trust in the person's moral beliefs over what they say they might do. It's easier to trust a concrete mindset, than an appealing idea to gain your vote. So vote for the man what you believe is the better candidate to change our economy, and when I am able to I will do the same. Happy voting.
Good job! I thought this was very rhetorically effective. You included pathos, logos, and ethos, which provided the usable tools for a reader to be persuaded to agree to vote for Barack Obama. By including thoughts that would affect the reader individually, you appealed to pathos. This made the reader think of what you really wanted them to understand. The key points you made were effective in focusing the reader on the topics you felt were most important. The rhetorical questions were logical to place because they offered an opportunity for one to think of their own opinions and how they really feel on the subject discussed. The factual evidence was the aspect that was the least evident, however, I could tell that you knew the information about the social issues, such as abortion. Knowing some facts is better than nothing, but a little more credibility wouldn't hurt. The only thing that I think was missing was the counterargument; you can not forget to address the other side of the argument. Overall, nice work!
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