Capt 9 Blog-age

Since I enjoy arguing pro gay rights I figure that I may as well not stop now. In this situation I will be discussing the allowance of marriage rights to same sex couples. (refer to earlier piece for set-up) The audience I would be conveying my argument to would be a mix of great indifference, some receptive (ness), and a dash of hostility. The audiences’ attitude would not necessarily stem from my ethos as I am not gay but that could be played wither way. I would say that their attitude would stem more from their feelings on the subject as a whole, and only in some less major regard be influenced by my ethos. Some could say, as I noted, that I not being gay would have no right to banner the cause as it is not my way of life. I would always shoot for an introduction, especially to create favor for my argument in a situation like this. However, if I had an extremely hostile crowd, insinuations would grant me the necessary leverage to get the audience to lay their guns down and pick up their thinking caps. I think in arguments such as these elaborate appeals are more prone to being top-heavy and open for critical attacks from opponent so I would attempt to avoid that. If I were to adopt Cicero’s methods they would be as follows:
• Invoke authority: by not being gay it says something that I see this as an issue to stand in support of
• Point out the effects of success or failure: It helps no one to hold back the will of so many, good kind hearted people, who want little more than equality.
• State of affairs intentional or accidental: The gay community, while well organized and powerful, remains miniscule compared to the agenda makers in Washington.
• Arouse anger: You should be ashamed to, in this age of reason, incapacitate the methods by which one would seek ultimate happiness.
• Imply ignorance: It is less than becoming to move from the subjugation of women and slaves to that of folks with alternative love-lifestyles.
• Violation of community values: Diversity is supposed to be our thing, and while we have come far with understanding and accepting there are still situations like this burning strong, right here, on our door step. If we the people say that this action is just, and sound, and legitimate it by our support, the lawmakers must sway.