Time To Assert American Values Analysis
In order to create a precise argument, the author must have a stable foundation in which he or she can build it on. The author of “Time to Assert American Values”meets such requirements as he or she strictly takes a stand as to what they support or oppose.This person clearly defends their claim or belief, countering any accuses. In contrast, “Rough Justice” fails to hold a candle to “Time to Assert American Values” in such areas that make a strong argument. For an argument to serve a purpose with impact, it must be firm in its implications and should show why any oppositions are wrong. Articulating as to what the focus of the article is on, “Time to Assert American Values”, speaks of how unjust the Singapore law has been on an American teenager
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Although the American society may see the punishments of Singapore outrageous, Singapore counters that America cannot meddle with the way they decide to run their country. “Time to Assert American Values” does not accept such claim and says “There is a clear problem with this argument. It assumes that dissidents, democrats and reformers in these countries are somehow less authentic representatives of their cultures than the members of the political elite who enforce oppressive punishments and suppress individual rights” ( “Time to Assert American Values” 179). The author is able to receive the judgement and spit right back out at them. In “Rough Justice” the topic is deflected instead of confronted when stating that “the punishment is not the main thing. It’s the enforcement of the law. The law has to be enforced effectively and fairly” (Reyes 183). No one is claiming to have an issue with the government, but in the way that they choose to convict and punish, which is seen to be equivalent as torturous. As a writer, one must be ready to defend their case at any cause for an argument to be executed precisely.
An exceptional argument has the power to present its basis and fundamentals in a way that the audience knows what it is heading towards. Unlike “Time to Assert American Values”, “Rough Justice” does not present
Although the American society may see the punishments of Singapore outrageous, Singapore counters that America cannot meddle with the way they decide to run their country. “Time to Assert American Values” does not accept such claim and says “There is a clear problem with this argument. It assumes that dissidents, democrats and reformers in these countries are somehow less authentic representatives of their cultures than the members of the political elite who enforce oppressive punishments and suppress individual rights” ( “Time to Assert American Values” 179). The author is able to receive the judgement and spit right back out at them. In “Rough Justice” the topic is deflected instead of confronted when stating that “the punishment is not the main thing. It’s the enforcement of the law. The law has to be enforced effectively and fairly” (Reyes 183). No one is claiming to have an issue with the government, but in the way that they choose to convict and punish, which is seen to be equivalent as torturous. As a writer, one must be ready to defend their case at any cause for an argument to be executed precisely.
An exceptional argument has the power to present its basis and fundamentals in a way that the audience knows what it is heading towards. Unlike “Time to Assert American Values”, “Rough Justice” does not present