Rhetorical Analysis On Ann Coulter

Every American has a divergent perspective on America. With this, there are numerous amounts of definitions for America and what it means to be an American. Some definitions can exclude others from reaching their full potential in America and some definitions can benefit everyone to reach their full potentials. However, America should be defined to have the ability to reach one’s full potential with their owned civil rights to benefit American society. One example of one’s view of excluding others from reaching their full potentials is in Ann Coulter’s speech, “We Only Owe Black People Not Gays, Women or Immigrants Civil Rights,” Coulter believes that America should prioritize giving Civil Rights to the black people due to their controversial history in America. Coulter incorrectly views America’s priorities and limits the people’s freedom based on who they are. Coulter claims that America does not owe the gays desiring marriage, women choosing abortion and the immigrants any civil rights because only the black people deserve civil rights (Coulter). Coulter also argues that all civil rights are based off of feminists, immigrants, the gays and …show more content…
In William Jennings Bryan’s speech, “America’s Mission,” delivers a powerful message on how America’s priority is to have an individual protect their rights. Bryan views America as a country that prioritizes civil liberty and individual freedom to gain opportunities. With America’s civil liberty, universal education, and the right to participate in America gives the American citizens opportunities and inspiration (Bryan). Bryan continues to elaborate on the idea of America teaching individuals to protect their rights and to respect the rights of those who are different (Bryan). With Bryan’s perspective of American ideals and priorities, those who are different can be inspired to reach their full