Perspective Paper Perspective, it is a way of viewing something; a point of view. Many have their own way of viewing events or certain topics. Some views tend to clash and lead to arguments, debates, trials and the production of articles. Popular topics, which will be discussed, show how perspectives clash. These topics are Gun Control and gay marriage. Both Topics have spurred up a huge haj paj of perspective and reasons for them, which either supports why they are for or against it. Gay Marriage is the marriage between those of the same sex. Although it is gaining acceptance and increasingly being legalized in the U.S. it still has divided perspectives. In articles “An Equal Chance at Love: Why We Should Recognize Same Sex Marriage” by
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In the beginning of the article Wilke says “don’t kid yourselves, you “it’s only about the economy and foreign policy“ people; for many in this country gay marriage is a very big election issue.” Here Wilke is basically calling out those who don’t think that gay marriage is an issue or at least an issue of importance; not only the ones against it but the ones who supposedly support it but fail to exude it. Not only is it a way to get her perspective across, it also catches the audience 's attention. The tone on this statement also lets the audience know the seriousness of the issue and urges them to read on, bringing attention to her perspective on the topic. Wilkes then goes further into criticizing the opposing team stating that “they don’t sit at their dinner tables sharing life and discussing the kids and hearing stories about what it feels like to be ostracized for a sexual orientation they had no choice in but simply is “as God made them.”” Wilke used this to bring to attention the fact that many people who are against gay marriage most likely know gay or lesbian people, or know them well. She is saying that people who oppose the issue are speaking ignorantly, without evidence, without experience. She also mentions God, something that many people use to support their …show more content…
One of the points “It is not marriage” conveying to the audience that a gay marriage is an illegitimate marriage. Within this point they say “Marriage has always been a covenant between a man and a woman which is by its nature ordered toward the procreation and education of children and the unity and wellbeing of the spouses.”, appealing to the audience 's sense of sticking with what is already established; tradition. They then go on to the point “It Always Denies a Child a Father or a Mother” going for the traditional family image one may see often. They also go further into description of the point and say “A child of a same-sex “marriage” will always be deprived of either his natural mother or father.” This quote appeals to the audience 's emotions. Nothing is sadder to most than a deprived, struggling child. People tend to feel bad if a child is crying rather than a grown man. A child gives the audience the feeling of helplessness and an urge to do something about whatever is causing their
In the beginning of the article Wilke says “don’t kid yourselves, you “it’s only about the economy and foreign policy“ people; for many in this country gay marriage is a very big election issue.” Here Wilke is basically calling out those who don’t think that gay marriage is an issue or at least an issue of importance; not only the ones against it but the ones who supposedly support it but fail to exude it. Not only is it a way to get her perspective across, it also catches the audience 's attention. The tone on this statement also lets the audience know the seriousness of the issue and urges them to read on, bringing attention to her perspective on the topic. Wilkes then goes further into criticizing the opposing team stating that “they don’t sit at their dinner tables sharing life and discussing the kids and hearing stories about what it feels like to be ostracized for a sexual orientation they had no choice in but simply is “as God made them.”” Wilke used this to bring to attention the fact that many people who are against gay marriage most likely know gay or lesbian people, or know them well. She is saying that people who oppose the issue are speaking ignorantly, without evidence, without experience. She also mentions God, something that many people use to support their …show more content…
One of the points “It is not marriage” conveying to the audience that a gay marriage is an illegitimate marriage. Within this point they say “Marriage has always been a covenant between a man and a woman which is by its nature ordered toward the procreation and education of children and the unity and wellbeing of the spouses.”, appealing to the audience 's sense of sticking with what is already established; tradition. They then go on to the point “It Always Denies a Child a Father or a Mother” going for the traditional family image one may see often. They also go further into description of the point and say “A child of a same-sex “marriage” will always be deprived of either his natural mother or father.” This quote appeals to the audience 's emotions. Nothing is sadder to most than a deprived, struggling child. People tend to feel bad if a child is crying rather than a grown man. A child gives the audience the feeling of helplessness and an urge to do something about whatever is causing their