Pros And Cons Of American Military Sniper
Breanna Rose
Ms. Cook
ENGL 1010 L04
Essay 1 Final Draft
26 February 2015
The American Sniper: Superhero or Namby-Pamby? The release of the recent film, American Sniper, featuring the life of the late Chris Kyle, America’s most lethal sniper, raises opinions among viewers concerning whether snipers are heroes or cowards. American military snipers should be regarded as heroes since they are required to complete hellacious training, and their character displays that of extraordinary courage; furthermore, they risk their lives to save the lives of fellow soldiers who are fighting for Americans’ freedom. American military snipers should be regarded as heroes since they are able to complete hellacious training. Every branch of the military requires the need for snipers. To be a qualified …show more content…
Snipers bring an additional, effective weapon to the battlefield when used properly, and save lives of the soldiers on the ground with one well-aimed shot. They deliver this highly accurate rifle fire against enemy targets, which cannot be completed by an average rifleman. Snipers are able to see from a different perspective than men on the ground. They are allowed a ‘birds-eye view’ of the battlefield and are able to eliminate enemies that ground soldiers cannot see. Snipers carryout specific and dangerous missions and provide command with intelligence that threatens American soldiers. Army Ranger Sniper states, "You want to take out what 's going to help your buddies the most" (Valdes 2). Opposition argues that snipers are cowards since they shoot adversaries who are completely unarmed or unaware that they are in the crosshairs. However, snipers, and all military soldiers, are heroes since they willingly sacrifice the ultimate, life, for their countrymen. Few people freely become martyrs for the higher purpose of serving
Ms. Cook
ENGL 1010 L04
Essay 1 Final Draft
26 February 2015
The American Sniper: Superhero or Namby-Pamby? The release of the recent film, American Sniper, featuring the life of the late Chris Kyle, America’s most lethal sniper, raises opinions among viewers concerning whether snipers are heroes or cowards. American military snipers should be regarded as heroes since they are required to complete hellacious training, and their character displays that of extraordinary courage; furthermore, they risk their lives to save the lives of fellow soldiers who are fighting for Americans’ freedom. American military snipers should be regarded as heroes since they are able to complete hellacious training. Every branch of the military requires the need for snipers. To be a qualified …show more content…
Snipers bring an additional, effective weapon to the battlefield when used properly, and save lives of the soldiers on the ground with one well-aimed shot. They deliver this highly accurate rifle fire against enemy targets, which cannot be completed by an average rifleman. Snipers are able to see from a different perspective than men on the ground. They are allowed a ‘birds-eye view’ of the battlefield and are able to eliminate enemies that ground soldiers cannot see. Snipers carryout specific and dangerous missions and provide command with intelligence that threatens American soldiers. Army Ranger Sniper states, "You want to take out what 's going to help your buddies the most" (Valdes 2). Opposition argues that snipers are cowards since they shoot adversaries who are completely unarmed or unaware that they are in the crosshairs. However, snipers, and all military soldiers, are heroes since they willingly sacrifice the ultimate, life, for their countrymen. Few people freely become martyrs for the higher purpose of serving