The article I chose to read is called “Americans Entitled to Cheap Gas- Right?” on pages 401-403. Int it the author writes about the gas prices for Americans and the uproar over how high they have been. Although it is a little outdated, the information is very true and the author makes some valid points. Yes, Americans have it much better than most places in the world, so why do we all complain about high gas prices. Joan Ryan, the author, believes that we should not have to give up our big vehicle mentality for the purpose of gas. Americans have said they feel more protected when they are in a bigger vehicle and are not willing to give that up because the government will not lower gas prices. Why should I have to give up my truck for the purpose of saving gas? This country needs big trucks and the gas prices that go along with them are just far too ridiculous right now. People have enough things to worry about in today's society, why can we not drop the gas prices so people can use the extra gas to go a little further for a job? This could get the economy going again too. More people getting to work and getting money, to which they will spend on more things other than gas. The government will get their money at some point, so why be so hard with the gas prices when most people are just now starting to get jobs again and places are just getting back on their feet. Lowering the gas prices for those who not only drive bigger vehicles, but those with cars, and get America rolling again. Now I know that I am a little biased having driven a truck since I started driving, but trucks and big vehicles are a big part of the roadways today. It is funny, the people that are setting the gas prices and selling the oil, are the ones that don't have to worry about money or making it check to check. The higher executives of oil places are not hurting for money and what is money to them? Nothing. Ask a working class person about gas prices and set it that way. Enough of the big executives running our oil market. Give us a break at the pump.
Hmmmm. When you get a chance I'd like to break down some of the logic behind this piece, Nick. Some of your points are valid and supported. Others are relying on some pretty big fallacies which is just fine because these blogs are a testing ground for ideas. I think it would be a good learning experience before you start into your papers.
ReplyDeleteAlso, paragraph breaks would help cue your reader on the best way to proceed through your argument.