Confirmation:
Assertion to Be Confirmed: President George Bush was right to begin the war against terror after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack against the United States of America.
Encomium: President George Bush is a noble person who made the informed decision to take action against the terrorism group that had killed thousands of innocent American citizens.
Exposition of the Situation: On September 11, 2001 President George Bush is sitting in a class room reading a book to children when a secret service agent whispers in his ear that planes have been hijacked and have hit the World Trade Centers in NYC. America is under attack. We all know the following events of that tragic day. Soon after the first plane crashes into the north tower, a second plane hits the southern tower, answering any lingering questions on whether this was a horrific accident or America was truly under attack. Later that morning, a third plane crashes into the western side of the Pentagon. Passengers on flight 93 revolt and crash in Pennsylvania before it could reach the White House. The World Trade Centers collapse before they could have a chance of being fully evacuated. New York City is covered in ash. A toxic pollution forever coating every American heart with the memory of events on that tragic day. In his first address after the attacks, Bush states that terrorists can "shake the foundation of our building, but can not touch the foundation of America" as he decides to take action against terrorism.
Certainty: The United States of America was attacked. Thousands of innocent American citizens had been murdered by terrorists. That day the hearts of every American was united-silenced with anger and the want for revenge. Someone had to pay for what had been done. Bush made the only decision there was to make. That decision was to action against the terrorists who committed such a horrific act against America.
Credibility: As President George Bush announced the war on terrorism he was making a informed decision. As the president, Bush was expected to make informed decisions that are in the best interest of the American nation.
Possibility: It is possible that Bush acted rashly, went to war against terrorism before he had enough facts to execute Americas threats quickly.
Consistency: As the head of the country, with every citizen wanting revenge and wanting to see not only answers but actions-Bush acted in the way any president with the mind a true American would.
Propriety: An horrific act against out nation occurred. A would power country can not let a event of this stature occur sitting down.
Convenience: The accomplishments made by the American military against terrorism in the Middle East have saved countless lives across nations that would have been lost otherwise.
Refutation:
False Assertion to Be Refuted: President George Bush was right to began the war against terror after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack against the United States of America.
Exposition of the Situation: (see above)
Uncertainty: Every terrorist involved in 9/11 can not be obtained with out some unfortunate causalities of war.
Incredibility: The amount of young men and women deployed to Iraq that are loosing their lives is only continuing to spread the negative impact of 9/11.
Impossibility: Because of war, America has become divided. Military death toll is or is not worth the cause anymore.
Lack of Consistency: Invading other countries for defense of America and allowing death tolls skyrocket for years before the culprits are caught is a travesty.
Impropriety: Bush did what he felt was the only option at the time to protect America. His decision is now tainting the memory of his presidency.
Inconvenience: America is divided and in political and economic mayhem because of war. Lives of young men and women have been lost every day since September 11, 2001. Families-husbands, wives, mothers, fathers, children-wonder if they will ever see their family member again, mothers wonder if their child will ever meet their father, the love in marriages are strained as couples are separated for months or years at a time.
Meagan,
ReplyDeleteI like that you've chosen to add a "disclaimer" to your post... more proof that words (or assignments!) alone simply cannot tell the complete tale, hm?
As someone whose brother had an office in the World Trade Center, I can tell you, the pathos is an unavoidable aspect of any discussion regarding Bush's decisions post-9/11. And, it's probably equally important to note that more than 68% of ALL Americans supported his decisions (and in Presidential popularity terms -- that was HUGE) to catch the "terrorists." Of course, as it goes with all political issues, when we change our minds, we often forget (or refuse to admit) the way we once felt. --DR. SOUDER
Megan, I think this article was done very well. I feel that the way that you presented this information is amazing and you have done a very good job at including the disclaimer at the beginning and I think that is something that really helped me go in with more of an open mind. I like the information that you included and it is clear that you know what you are talking about. Good job.
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