In “Confessions of a Liberal Gun Owner”, author James Cronin explains why he, despite being a liberal, believes in and exercises his gun ownership rights. This essay, in particular, is quite intriguing due to the fact a liberal is supporting the second amendment. The title alone draws in a diverse crowd because it is somewhat paradoxical in today's divided political spectrum. The personal crisis that leads to the author’s support of gun ownership enlightens and resonates with nearly all readers. In “Confessions of a Liberal Gun Owner”, Cronin successfully presents a persuasive argument for firearms that is convincing to both liberals and conservatives alike. Cronin opens up his essay by presenting details about himself. He introduces
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Realizing that his audience includes liberals who know this, Cronin does not try to find any rare statistics that are in favor of firearms. Although he could have just avoided numbers altogether, he concedes that, “statistically speaking, a gun in the home represents a far greater danger to the inhabitants than to the intruder” (Cronin 20*). Although he is giving up some ground on his case, this confession shows readers that Cronin is not trying to fool anyone. He argues that the dilemma of gun ownership is not as much about what the stats says, but instead a decision that “comes from the gut” (Cronin 20*). By admitting that guns could potentially bring danger to his family, it makes the reader even more eager to hear his pro-gun …show more content…
Cronin’s argument is successful because he is not afraid to see his topic from the other side. In fact, he was on the opposing side of his argument for the majority of his professional life. However, there is one facet of his article that is lacking. That part is his conclusion. Although he attempts to close up his argument with a little anecdote about his daughter’s knowledge of guns, it does not really contribute to the effectiveness of the article. The purpose of this section is rather vague. Although he may be seeking the approval of feminists by portraying his daughter as a capable gun owner, it comes off as more as of a “proud papa moment” than a powerful
Realizing that his audience includes liberals who know this, Cronin does not try to find any rare statistics that are in favor of firearms. Although he could have just avoided numbers altogether, he concedes that, “statistically speaking, a gun in the home represents a far greater danger to the inhabitants than to the intruder” (Cronin 20*). Although he is giving up some ground on his case, this confession shows readers that Cronin is not trying to fool anyone. He argues that the dilemma of gun ownership is not as much about what the stats says, but instead a decision that “comes from the gut” (Cronin 20*). By admitting that guns could potentially bring danger to his family, it makes the reader even more eager to hear his pro-gun …show more content…
Cronin’s argument is successful because he is not afraid to see his topic from the other side. In fact, he was on the opposing side of his argument for the majority of his professional life. However, there is one facet of his article that is lacking. That part is his conclusion. Although he attempts to close up his argument with a little anecdote about his daughter’s knowledge of guns, it does not really contribute to the effectiveness of the article. The purpose of this section is rather vague. Although he may be seeking the approval of feminists by portraying his daughter as a capable gun owner, it comes off as more as of a “proud papa moment” than a powerful