Argumentative Analysis
In the article, A World without Borders Makes Economic Sense, author Michael A. Clemens “argues strongly against policies restricting international migration.” (304) This article is directed toward the people and workers of America as he tries to open their minds towards international migration and omitting the policies currently in tact. To convince the reader of his argument, the author effectively communicates through his words and statistics, appeals to the emotion of the reader, and the way he presents himself as a credible source.
The author uses a multitude of statistics and facts to try to persuade the reader. For example, the author states, “Large numbers of people wish to move permanently to another country- …show more content…
An example of this tactic would be when Clemens states, “Many people fear that even a minor increase in international migration will wreck their own economies and societies. Those fears deserve a hearing.” (Clemens, 306) This evidence appeals to the reader’s emotion by allowing them to think about how they view economy and immigration. The author understands that even when he is against immigration restrictions, he does understand many people may have a different view and emotion on immigration and how it can affect their work world. Additionally, Clemens states, “Why should we allow women to work when there are qualified, unemployed men? Why should a man pay taxes for a woman’s unemployment insurance? Will female employees assimilate and act just like men as we all wish? And what harm will be wrought in the homes they abandon?” (Clemens, 306) Clemens does a stellar job comparing immigrants to women and how we used to think they would be a liability in the work world and hits the reader’s emotions. He makes the argument of how ridiculous it would be today if we believed women would be a liability in the world today in regular day jobs, as they have proved to be anything …show more content…
Like I mentioned in the last paragraph, Clemens acknowledges that many people fear immigration and that it may affect their own economies and societies in a negative manner. He also adds that this claim deserves a hearing. This addition makes the author appear credible and reliable as he shows he is unbiased and recognizes there is a counter argument. Secondly, Clemens quotes, “I suggest using migration policy as one tool to assist people in poor countries struck by natural disaster. Each approach has advantages and disadvantages.” (Clemens, 305) Clemens does a great job here not only making his point and where he positions himself, but he notes that any approach one may take has advantages and disadvantages. This leaves the door open for the reader to decide where to stand on the given topic. This makes the author once again very credible and leads the reader to trust the author as he allows them to keep an open mind even though he is trying to convince to his
In the article, A World without Borders Makes Economic Sense, author Michael A. Clemens “argues strongly against policies restricting international migration.” (304) This article is directed toward the people and workers of America as he tries to open their minds towards international migration and omitting the policies currently in tact. To convince the reader of his argument, the author effectively communicates through his words and statistics, appeals to the emotion of the reader, and the way he presents himself as a credible source.
The author uses a multitude of statistics and facts to try to persuade the reader. For example, the author states, “Large numbers of people wish to move permanently to another country- …show more content…
An example of this tactic would be when Clemens states, “Many people fear that even a minor increase in international migration will wreck their own economies and societies. Those fears deserve a hearing.” (Clemens, 306) This evidence appeals to the reader’s emotion by allowing them to think about how they view economy and immigration. The author understands that even when he is against immigration restrictions, he does understand many people may have a different view and emotion on immigration and how it can affect their work world. Additionally, Clemens states, “Why should we allow women to work when there are qualified, unemployed men? Why should a man pay taxes for a woman’s unemployment insurance? Will female employees assimilate and act just like men as we all wish? And what harm will be wrought in the homes they abandon?” (Clemens, 306) Clemens does a stellar job comparing immigrants to women and how we used to think they would be a liability in the work world and hits the reader’s emotions. He makes the argument of how ridiculous it would be today if we believed women would be a liability in the world today in regular day jobs, as they have proved to be anything …show more content…
Like I mentioned in the last paragraph, Clemens acknowledges that many people fear immigration and that it may affect their own economies and societies in a negative manner. He also adds that this claim deserves a hearing. This addition makes the author appear credible and reliable as he shows he is unbiased and recognizes there is a counter argument. Secondly, Clemens quotes, “I suggest using migration policy as one tool to assist people in poor countries struck by natural disaster. Each approach has advantages and disadvantages.” (Clemens, 305) Clemens does a great job here not only making his point and where he positions himself, but he notes that any approach one may take has advantages and disadvantages. This leaves the door open for the reader to decide where to stand on the given topic. This makes the author once again very credible and leads the reader to trust the author as he allows them to keep an open mind even though he is trying to convince to his