Monday, October 15, 2012

Blog #4 - intro/thesis


Before taking a stand, or lack thereof, on mass immigration into the United States, understanding the true affects immigrants pose on society is a must. “Don’t Shut the Golden Door” written by John M. MacDonald and Robert J. Sampson is an article that was posted in the New York Times in June  2012, just a couple months away from the November presidential election. The golden door refers to the boundary of our country, the surrounding border, in which millions of people have crossed during the past century, in search of the ever so popular “American Dream”. This article holds an overwhelming sense of authorial intent, subtle at times, intended to convince voters to vote a certain way; included with the appeal of many logos and pathos forms, the writers take a blunt stance and effectively aim towards your head (logic) and your heart (emotion).

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