Rhetoracle Analysis

Rhetorical Analysis of Making Homophobia Legal in Africa The editorial board of Los Angeles Times wrote an article describing their outrage over the new law in Nigeria. They titled it Making Homophobia Legal in Africa. The shocking heading at the top of the article, as well as the relatable evidence in the article, draws an eye to the issue immediately. Mark Porubcansky, the Times foreign editor, may have added new perspectives to the amount of unnecessary discrimination he feels this law involves. The article persuades the audience of the many problems and violations of human rights this law entails by using aggressive language and emotional comparisons. This particular article was posted in the Los Angeles Times on February 14th. Because of the recency of the editorial, it becomes very comparable to the newly supported rights of homosexuals in the United States. The many new laws passed for gay marriage and the abolishment of the “don’t ask, don’t tell” law allows for a wide audience and a very persuasive case. The medium, however, does not bring a large audience. Newspapers are very rarely bought today due to the many other convenient mediums of information. The article is available online, but unless it is searched for specifically, it is not readily available. Mark Porubcansky, the Los Angeles Times foreign editor, may have contributed a large part in producing this article. In the fourteen years he has worked for The Times, he has produced many life-changing articles. He joined the editorial board in January of 2013. He adds many different perspectives on global issues. With degrees in political science and philosophy, Porubcansky has earned his credibility not only from his peers but also from his audience. In the article about this new law in Nigeria, the editorial staff gives many credible examples tying hard facts to a strong opinion. Using current events, such as the Russian Olympics, allows the readers to have confidence in their abilities as