https://www.dailywire.com/news/26931/walsh-matt-walsh#
Read this article. Matt Walsh is known for being extremely harsh, but truthful. What is his argument here? Do a rhetorical analysis of this piece. Also, find another article by Matt Walsh that in some way pertains to your bio ethics topic. Provide us with a url and give us a synopsis of the additional article in 2-5 sentences.
Part 1
ReplyDeleteWith the introduction of prenatal screening tests to the medical industry, various ethical issues have arisen in regards to how the information received is used. Iceland has broken down each and every barrier relating to the issue, but certainly not in a positive way. Nearly one hundred percent of all pregnancies that showed signs of a possibility of Down syndrome have been terminated. In his article “Celebrate the Down Syndrome Gerber Baby. Then Remember We Exterminate Babies Like Him,” Matt Walsh makes a forceful argument about the hypocrisy of those who have poured out vast amounts of love to the family of 2018’s Gerber baby and, at the same time, support the reason behind the statistic above. Walsh enhances his argument by stating his satisfaction with the decision, allowing for him to establish common ground with his opponents; presenting an “either-or” situation to his opponents, to allow them to ponder over the reasoning behind their own argument; and, finally, by stating his opponents’ complicity in the murder of children just like Lucas, the 2018 Gerber Baby.
Prior to diving right into his argument, Walsh eases his audience into his argument by effectively establishing a sense of common ground with it. This idea is clearly used in his statement, “Personally, I’m thrilled for Lucas and his family, and I doubt there was a baby more deserving of this honor in the whole country.” This commonality shared between Walsh and his audience justifies the emotions that his audience is feeling, while also keeping their minds open to the rest of his argument when he begins with “still” in the proceeding statement. A similar strategy is used again, yet in a different way, at the conclusion of his argument, upon his statement that “None of this takes away from Lucas … my goal is to help everyone see that there is another honor … that we should bestow on him.” This statement echoes his introduction in the fact that it reminds the reader that he supports the decision, and understands their excitement, but it also summarizes the argument he makes that a much greater title rests on this child – he is one that was given life, despite the shame that seems to be associated with Down syndrome. This is what maintains and further establishes Walsh’s character, a useful tool of any rhetor.
Through the presentation of the “either-or” situation to his audience, Walsh further enhances his argument. He asks his opponents to “Pick a side: either these wonderful Down syndrome children or the industry that butchers them …. It’s one or the other.” In this way, Walsh is successful in destroying the mere thought that these two vastly different opinions can be held simultaneously. He alludes to Nazi sympathizers in his discussion of this as well, stating that if a similar situation had occurred in that time (with Lucas swapped for a Jewish baby), one would be “morally obliged” to tell those who sympathized with the Nazis that they should be feeling guilt over the fact that they support a ideology that kills the individuals that they are fawning over. By using this comparison, Walsh effectively imposes a negative connotation upon abortion and the imminent dangers it poses to those just like Lucas.
Walsh, following the comparison above, augments his argument by directly stating that those who support abortion have brought about the deaths of those with Down syndrome. This statement, which is an emotional appeal directed specifically towards those who support both children like Lucas and the abortion industry, allows this targeted audience to reconsider their position on this issue. To state that supporting abortion make you a “part of the reason why the population of Lucases in America has decreased by at least 30 percent in recent years” implies full complicity; anyone who truly supports those children with Down syndrome would never want to be considered complicit in this situation, would they? This question is one of emotion, yes, but it also ties in the faulty logic of Walsh’s opposition, making the argument all the more effective.
Part 2
ReplyDeleteWalsh’s well-developed argument in his article brings to light the disconnect in logic among those who claim to support individuals with Down syndrome and other disabilities, but also support the industry that denies their existence. His establishment of common ground, his use of comparison to an event with a negative connotation, as well as his use of his opponents’ complicity in this situation, allow for him to strengthen his argument and bring this pro-life message to a greater audience. With the pointed rhetoric of Walsh and others, is it a wonder that the pro-life message has reached such a vast number of people?
Other Article
https://www.dailywire.com/news/23132/were-not-slippery-slope-were-already-bottom-matt-walsh#
Okay, so my topic is about whether or not the use of recreational drugs should be legalized/decriminalized. While the article above does not pertain directly to this topic, it is related in the sense that it speaks to the normalization of so many different things, whether it be gay marriage and the redefinition of marriage in general, abortion, transgenderism, etc. In the same way, to legalize recreational drugs, or to diminish the consequences involved, would fully alter the sentiments associated with drug use; this normalization poses not only a danger to the individual partaking in the act, but those who associate with the person as well.
Isaac, it appears that you really took the time to deeply think about this rhetorical analysis. You have many good points. You introduction is very well said, and it addresses the situation right away. Your topic seems extremely interesting and I’m excited to see how well the paper turns out. Great work!
DeleteIsaac, you did a great job analyzing Matt Walsh’s argument. Your concluding sentence for the analysis was amazing. I also thing that your paper is going to be extraordinary because I feel that you can incorporate many ideas and arguments into it. I can’t wait to see what you write about.
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ReplyDeleteHypocrisy and complicity are the progeny of delusion. Together they are smeared across the hearts and minds of the American people, blindly accepted as unquestionable truths. The corruption propagated by this culture of deceit has gone undetected by many, but some have remained wary, guarding their hearts and minds from the litter that surrounds them. Matt Walsh, a Catholic blogger of high esteem, is one of the few who tirelessly attempts to weed through the nonsense and find clarity, truth, and perspective. Recently, Walsh released an article detailing the logic, or lack thereof, behind reactions to the announcement of Lucas Warren, a child born with Downs Syndrome, as the 2018 Gerber baby. One might wonder how something as trivial as the announcement of the latest Gerber baby could be a matter of debate. However, this year it could not be a decision further from trivial.
Walsh is consistent and brilliant in his delivery of logic and clarity of perspective. He solidifies his point from the start with a headline that is, quite unfortunately, not another ‘masterful’ piece of clickbait: “Celebrate The Downs Syndrome Gerber Baby. Then Remember We Exterminate Babies Like Him.” The tone established as early as the title never falters, and is instead tended to with constancy; the reader is to feel the jubilant reverence surrounding this child and the circumstances of his birth, and in the same moment, the reader is to remain not only aware of but focused on the grim reality concerning children like him. This quality is maintained primarily through language, with Walsh employing targeted vocabulary including words such as “excited”, “thrilled”, “deserving”, “enthusiasm”, “wonderful”, and “honor” when discussing Lucas and “violent”, “slaughter”, “guilt”, “eradicated”, “insane”, and “butchers” when discussing the effect the abortion industry has had on disabled individuals such as Lucas. And this is all rather intentional, with Walsh’s use of language remaining constant with the theme of the piece—there is no duality to embrace, there is right and there is wrong and when this is not acknowledged, we prove our own hypocrisy. Morally, Walsh proves himself with unambiguous lines from early in the article reading “...people are very excited about [Gerber’s decision], and for good reason.” and “Personally, I'm thrilled for Lucas and his family, and I doubt there was a baby more deserving of this honor in the whole country.” He is not sparing in his condemnations either with another line reading “...a certain large percentage of those applauding Gerber today still support the violent and systematic slaughter of children just like Lucas.” Of course Walsh is not just a man trying to reaffirm likeminded individuals or ‘impose his morality’ on unsuspecting readers. He is trying to point out flaws in society and flaws in logic. He does not make unfounded or unsupported claims without proper evidence and context. Walsh uses a clear Holocaust analogy to emphasize the disgusting hypocrisy of the situation. This puts the matter into a perspective or context that is meant to make the reader uncomfortable. He also uses statistics and facts to bolster his argument and further prove his point, such as the infanticide rates of children with Downs Syndrome or Gerber life’s neglect to insure and support children with Downs. Truly, Walsh’s article shows purpose and passion, never void of clarity or intent.
Walsh is decisive and determined to relay the truth. He is devoted to making clear the hypocritical rhetoric being employed by our society. Walsh and other devoted men cannot be the only one to speak the truth, however. We, too, must acknowledge our roles in the enabling of such actions. We, too, must seek out the truth. We, too, must take it upon ourselves to combat this corruption, hypocrisy, complicity, and delusion.
https://www.dailywire.com/news/23783/walsh-were-still-funding-abortion-industry-lets-matt-walsh
DeleteThe above article, in reality, has very little to do with my paper. The article discusses, as one might guess based on the title, the Trump Administration’s plan to temporarily lift a ban on big-game trophy hunting. Of course, Matt took the time to put this, too, into perspective, calling out both legislators and the public for being so deeply offended by the slaughter and sale of elephants but not of human children. While my paper on CRISPR will most likely not be shaped or affected by the content of this article, I already can identify thematic beats within the article that I was already planning on implementing such as distortion and perspective.
Anna, I think that your analysis of Walsh’s piece was thought out and delivered well. It was extremely important to point out that “there is no duality to embrace,” as it seems that so many feel the issue of morality is gray, when, again, it’s not — a case that Walsh makes throughout the article. Anyway, aside from that, I think you did a great job supporting each of the points you made with concrete evidence from the original text, which is essential when analyzing a situation.
DeleteThis article is packed with arguments. The man who wrote it, Matt Walsh, knew what he was doing and was very bold about his actions. With ethical dilemmas occurring each and everyday, this is probably the most popular in 2018 so far. Recently, different countries have forced abortions on women having a baby with Down’s syndrome in order to exterminate “their kind.” In America, abortion is optional in different states, but has a lot of controversy within itself. In my opinion it is a gut wrenching topic, it fills me with disgust as a Catholic. I could all day long on this matter but I’ll save you the trouble. Walsh chose to use a very pathos strong argument but supported it with ethos and logos. He uses words such as violent, slaughter and insane to describe the actions of the abortions. Those words show the true reality of what is happening to poor, innocent and helpless babies around the world. Those argument pieces hit home for many people who have the article, I’m sure it moved their hearts hopefully in a better way. But then, Matt becomes blunt about his argument; he says you have to choose abortion or life. He puts it simple for people to choose instead of all the nonsense controversy mumbles. My bio ethics paper I will be writing is about artificial wombs that can be tied into abortion. Many times a baby is aborted is because it has difficulties within the womb. The positive about artificial wombs is that the baby can be taken out of the mother and be put into the artificial one, helping the baby’s growth. While in the artificial womb, doctors can perform surgeries or other life-saving procedures to help save that baby’s life.
ReplyDeleteMy topic is about artificial wombs for women to use during pregnancy due to complications. It was really hard finding something that related to my topic so I tried my best. This article I found is about how a baby is being help captive in a London hospital because their human rights say they should leave him to die in London instead of attempting to save his life in America. My argument is the usage of the artificial womb to help babies who might need it to survive throughout their development. These wombs good give babies opportunities much like how America is giving baby Charlie an opportunity for life. I believe with more experimenting with the womb, this could be a life-saving treatment for those who need it. We could stop the death of millions of babies that can’t make it out of the womb.
https://www.theblaze.com/contributions/matt-walsh-courts-in-europe-have-sentenced-a-baby-to-death-this-is-socialized-medicine
Kristen, while I do feel that you recognized some of the main components of Walsh’s argument, I feel that you could have elaborated a bit on each of these points. Only about half of your first section appears to be discussing Walsh’s article, so I feel you could have done a better job there. In regards to your topic, I do find it interesting. And I do see where you made the connection with the article that we should try, ethically, to experiment and find ways to solve medical issues.
DeleteFirst off, I can not wait for your paper to be finished because I absolutely love your topic, and I think it is going to be very interesting in how you argue it. You did a good job with your rhetorical analysis. However, I think you should’ve tried to add just a tiny bit more detail into your information. Other than that, good work.
DeleteI as well am very excited to read your paper when it’s finished. In your analysis, I think you were very descriptive at the beginning, but did not finish with the same amount of detail. You made a great connection between this article and the article you found as well.
DeleteI like how you talked about the author’s bravery, as it really took a lot to write this. After all, think of how much he could be persecuted. Good job!
DeleteIn this brief, very concise article, Matt Walsh makes a very, very good point. Walsh points out that before we all go cuckoo over how cute this year’s Gerber baby is and how great it is that a baby with Down Syndrome was awarded this distinction, we have to realize that so many people in our society, likely including many who are gushing over this baby, also support the eradication of all babies with his condition. Walsh expertly points out that hypocrisy is running rampant in our society.
ReplyDeleteWalsh doesn’t waste any of the reader’s precious time in this article. He briefly expresses his happiness over Lucas’ winning of the award, thus establishing his ethos. But then, he gets down and dirty. The article assumes an ominous tone after that, which prepares the reader for a subtle scolding. He very much appeals to pathos throughout the rest of the article, making the reader feel one of two feelings: either a feeling of guilt for doing the pee-pee dance over a baby with Downs winning while also condoning a practice that never gives babies like him the chance to see the light of day, or a feeling of sadness due to the fact that we are living in such a hypocritical society. When you read this article, he is so passionate and uses such strong wording that you can almost see a finger popping out of your computer screen and pointing at you with authority. He does a great job in appealing to pathos.
Walsh stays true to his argument throughout the entirety of the article. He’s clearly dumbfounded by how two-faced people are, and rightly so. He really gets at these people with his Nazi analogy. Seriously, though, the whole reason a Nazi would coo over the selection of Jewish baby for this award, had it existed in Germany almost 80 years ago, would be because of guilt. Walsh is being a real muckraker here, as he is exposing how truly disgusting this situation is. The amount of people that are aborting fetuses because they aren’t the perfect baby they wanted is pretty much in line with what the holocaust was. Walsh really wants to make people realize how horrible this hypocrisy is, and the Holocaust analogy does just that. The hypocrisy is not limited to the lookers-in-awe, however. It even affects the very company that holds the contest! In the wake of all the hype surrounding Gerber’s choosing Lucas as its 2018 Gerber baby has caused an uproar among many people who were denied life insurance for their child through Gerber Life. Walsh points out how horrible it is that this same company has been denying insurance to people whose children have the SAME condition as Lucas. That really gets the reader to think, “What the heck!” If the reader isn’t disgusted yet, this little factoid should get the job done. All things considered, Matt Walsh does a great job in getting the reader to see the horror in the situation and that the hypocrisy needs to come to an end.
https://www.dailywire.com/news/22380/walsh-heres-reason-why-pro-aborts-rely-worst-case-matt-walsh
In this article, Walsh is ripping apart a pro-choice leftist for his stance on the value of the human embryo. The leftist proposes a hypothetical situation in which a fertility clinic is on fire and a bunch of little kids are trapped in a room with a box of “viable embryos.” The leftist argues that people would most likely save the kids and just leave the box of embryos, which, to the leftist, is enough proof that embryos and the unborn don’t matter. Walsh goes on to prove this is wrong by rearranging the situation to the burning room containing a little kid and the leftist himself. Walsh states that he would still save the little kid, simply because the kid is the helpless one, but that does not diminish the life of the leftist of any value.
Your analysis was solid, I think your final paragraph was tremendous and solidified your argument. I chose that other article as well, and you gave a great synopsis of it.
DeleteJarret, I think your analysis was amazing. I like your conclusion because it really solidified your arguemnt just like Erick said. I saw this article, but I did not read it, but I think that it can help you in your research paper. Great job with this blog!
DeleteFirst of all, the content of your blog is really sound and seemingly well established/thought out, but the thing that really gets me is the style. Do you always write with this humorous a tone? In all honesty I don’t know that I would ever make an attempt at writing humor into my blog, especially with a topic as serious as this. Nonetheless, I feel this tone is what made your blog so intriguing and captivating of interest as a reader.
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ReplyDeleteThis article was written in order to address an issue that has been happening for years that no one has had the guts to say. When you ask someone to describe what a “perfect” baby looks like them, they will most likely say a blonde hair blue eyed baby is “perfect.” This is exactly what everyone would picture the Gerber baby to look like. By naming Lucas, a child with Down Syndrome, the 2018 Gerber baby, this company is trying to help save the lives of other babies like Lucas.
ReplyDeleteAfter all of this happening, Matt Walsh decided it was time to say what needed to be said. He addressed how it is a beautiful thing that a baby with Down Syndrome has been awarded the 2018 Gerber baby, however, this is not showing the outcome that it should have. This action was supposed to help people realize that they are killing innocent children just because they are unique. Matt decided that he really needed to say it how it is in order to get into people’s heads. By the tone Matt uses, it is able to be seen that he wants people to feel guilty. Everyone is so hypocritical in today’s world that it is actually sickening. Not only are ordinary people hypocritical, but Gerber (at least Gerber life) is extremely hypocritical. If they are trying to address that children with Down Syndrome need to not be aborted, they are failing to show this. This company believes that is it okay to have abortions, so they are literally fighting their self over the belief that abortions are acceptable or not. Personally, I think the most effective thing that Matt said was, “He's not just a Gerber baby. He is a human being.” This was definitely the best way to end this article because it is completely true. Lucas should not only be recognized for his accomplishment as being named 2018 Gerber baby, but also that he did not have to worry about his life being taken away before he was even born.
Matt wants the people to pick their side. We need to stop being 50/50 because this is why we are so hypocritical. If one side is chosen, their point of view can be more easily explained. Walsh is not trying to shut down one particular side. However, he is trying to show that many people are not committed to just one belief. It also appears that people are just lazy. They see that abortions are wrong, but they are just too lazy to try and discourage them. In the end, I personally think laziness plays a huge role. Someone does not want to worry about the “burden” of being a parent to one with Down Syndrome which is why they chose abortion. They do not think about what is going on, they just do what they think is best, which is never right.
https://www.theblaze.com/contributions/why-brittany-maynard-should-inspire-us-to-oppose-euthanasia-in-all-cases
My topic deals with physician-assisted suicides and opioid abuse. This article is about a woman named Brittany who became suicidal and posted on Facebook that she was going to kill herself. Her doctor then gave her some form of barbiturate in order to help her carry out her suicide. The rest of the article addresses all of the issues in assisted suicide and how unethical it is. Also, euthanasia is mentioned which is another form of physician-assisted suicided. The overall idea deals with why more people should oppose euthanasia and how dangerous it can be.
I agree with you on how you stated that nobody really has the guts to talk about the issue, it’s really a problem. I think you did a great job of analyzing. Good job!
DeleteIt seems hypocrisy runs rampant in today’s world, and Matt Walsh is not afraid to call people out on it. In his article “Celebrate The Down Syndrome Gerber Baby. Then Remember We Exterminate Babies Like Him.” he does just this. Personally, I think he begins to establish his ethos with the title of the article itself. The title definitely catches the eye of the reader, especially with the phrase “Then Remember We Exterminate Babies Like Him.” In the body of the article, he calls to question the logic of those who are reacting to the news of Lucas being named the 2018 Gerber baby. Lucas was born with Down syndrome and was the first with the condition to be named the Gerber baby. Walsh is excellent in delivering his argument, carrying the same tone and passion from the title into his argument. Although the article is concise, Walsh brings up a great point, arguing that the people celebrating the news are also the same people still supporting “the violent and systematic slaughter of children just like Lucas.” Walsh then parallels this to a great example, stating “Imagine if some baby food company in Germany had selected a Jewish child as their "Gerber baby" in 1941, and even the Nazi sympathizers gushed about how warm and fuzzy it made them feel inside. One would be justified — even, I think, morally obliged — to remind those folks that it's not warmth and fuzziness they ought to be feeling; it's guilt.” He then moves into his closing, wanting the audience to make a choice between Lucas and babies just like him, or to industries that take their lives, but it’s very clear to see which side Walsh is on. Walsh demands we see those with Down syndrome just like regular people, and expects us to treat them as that as well. In the totality of the argument, Walsh uses an incredible sense of logic and persuasion, all while maintaining a brutally honest and aggressive tone, backed with tons and tons of passion, creating a wonderful and complete argument.
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https://www.dailywire.com/news/22380/walsh-heres-reason-why-pro-aborts-rely-worst-case-matt-walsh
I’m writing my paper on cryonics, and I must admit, I had a very hard time finding something from him that would even remotely relate. Cryonics is the practice or technique of deep-freezing the bodies of people who have just died, in the hope that scientific advances may allow them to be revived in the future. In this article, Walsh debunks a hypothetical argument made towards abortion, which in a sense I guess could be connected to my topic. Walsh is refuting a situation of life and death between a 5 year old child and 1,000 viable human embryos, which leads me to believe the idea of cryonics would really interest him since he argues about life and abortion so frequently.
This article is honestly very alarming. It points out hypocritical claim after hypocritical claim with the entire article dripping with pathos. Lucas is a child with Down’s syndrome and who has recently won an award as a Gerber baby. Many people are applauding this, but as the article point out, many of these people are the same ones that would just as quickly deprive Lucas from even a chance at life. Matt deploys pathos heavily, but also laces logos throughout the article, as well as establishing his ethos early on by expressing his solid amount of knowledge about the subject.
ReplyDeleteI wasn’t able to really find an article related to my topic (should we eradicate aging or not?), but I did find an article here —https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailywire.com/news/26640/walsh-matt-walsh%3famp— that says that since yoga is rooted in pagan tradition, Hindu, to be exact, that Christians should find a different exercise routine, which I highly disagree with. If Matt is truly condemning yoga for Christians due to its Christian roots, I hope he is the first one not to celebrate Halloween, set up a Christmas tree, or give gifts on Christmas. All things based on pagan tradition.
I really think you could’ve written more and with more detail. For as long as the article was you barely wrote anything. But I do think your topic will be a good one to write about.
DeleteWhile you did discuss the pathos, I think you are a bit lacking in the areas of logos and ethos. Could you give some examples of Matt Walsh’s condemnations? Maybe you could talk about how he establishes these appeals? I also think your point/emphasis on how pagan tradition has profoundly affected culture is interesting. Could you give a bit more of explanation of what you mean by that?
DeleteJust by reading one of his articles, it is evident that Matt Walsh is a great rhetor. Walsh establishes ethos multiple times throughout the article, but it is most successful when he says “I doubt there was a baby more deserving of this honor in the whole country (besides my own baby).” I’m saying this, he shows the audience that he’s just a normal guy, because of course anyone would want their baby to win, who doesn’t love their child that much? He uses logos when he says “Imagine if some baby food company in Germany had selected a Jewish child as their "Gerber baby" in 1941, and even the Nazi sympathizers gushed about how warm and fuzzy it made them feel inside.” This is a very logical statement, as he is comparing it to a group of people that everyone knows is evil. He speaks with pathos throughout the whole article, and you can really tell that this is s topic he truly cares about. Walsh’s use of logos pathos and ethos along with statistics really drives his point home.
ReplyDeleteThe next article by Walsh I read:
https://www.dailywire.com/news/22380/walsh-heres-reason-why-pro-aborts-rely-worst-case-matt-walsh
It talks about this hypothetical situation that supposedly destroys any argument that is pro life. I encourage you to go read the article for yourself, but the short version is that there is a burning building, and you have the choice to save a 5 year old, or a box full of viable embryos. The man who made the situation says that everyone would save the child and thus the embryos are meaningless. Walsh goes to great lengths to disprove this. It’s a good article, and I encourage anyone to read it.
I liked how you noticed the tone of Walsh to be relatable to his audience and that he is not above anyone. Also, great job pointing how his facts to support his argument. Great job!
DeleteHow often do we condemn groups to die, while individuals within that group are touted as heroes? Individual immigrants are uplifted as “examples of the modern era of altruism,” while illegal immigrants join gangs, rob banks, and kill people. Abortion survivors often speak at rallies to thunderous applause, while millions of babies are still stabbed in the back of the neck, have their brains scrambled up with a probe, and are tossed to the hospital incinerator, their head slowly deflating as their mashed brains start to spill out the hole.
ReplyDeletePeople must root out the hypocrisy and actually make a decision. One of the writers for the Daily Wire, Matt Walsh, brings these contradictions to light in his latest article, describing the reaction to the newest Gerber Baby.
Walsh very clearly establishes his stance on the issue early on, saying, “That is to say, everyone is reacting positively... This would be a very good thing, if not for the fact that... those applauding Gerber today still support the violent and systematic slaughter of children just like Lucas.” Walsh openly draws the line in the sand in his opening delivery: those who cheer on the new Gerber Baby must be against aborting those who have Down Syndrome, or they are hypocrites. There is no in-between, they are either supporters or murderers.
Walsh later compares this killing to the genocide still fresh in the minds of everyone, saying, “Imagine if... Germany had selected a Jewish child as their "Gerber baby" in 1941, and even the Nazi sympathizers gushed about how warm and fuzzy it made them feel inside. One would be justified... to remind those folks that it's not warmth and fuzziness they ought to be feeling; it's guilt.” There is no second option, they are either happy about the Gerber Baby or they support the hidden mass genocide of millions of babies. They cannot have it both ways.
https://www.dailywire.com/news/26386/walsh-churches-matt-walsh
My paper is about transgenderism, and whether or not we should allow these people to undergo surgery. The article is about how churches are no longer telling people God’s Law, they are adjusting it to allow anyone to do whatever they want. Nobody is devoid of judgement. When they approach the gates of heaven, they will either be turned away or welcomed, depending solely on if they followed God’s Law. If we allow people to break these laws, we are openly supporting them in their efforts to be denied at the gates. It is the job of the church to tell people, right now, that this is not all right. The church must tell them that if they stay the course, they are dead.
I think your first paragraph is amazing, it’s very blunt and shows the reality with abortion. You do a really good job of analyzing Walsh’s article also. But I really, really like your topic because it is so relatable at this point in our lives, there is so much controversy out right now about transgender people.
DeleteI thought your description of how Church values have changed was honest and revealing. It seems like we all cater things to avoid criticism or offending someone. I really liked your piece!
DeleteYour analysis was very concise, yet still got the point across nicely. As Kristen said, your first paragraph really took the cake, as it exposes the filth of abortion. This really cements the point that hypocrisy is running rampant, really toying with the emotions of the reader. Regarding your paper and the article you found, I really liked the way you summarized it. And it’s true! Society is condoning the self-damnation of these people, and it’s so sad. Good work, my friend.
DeleteWhen the assignment told us the Mr. Walsh was brutally honest, I thought he was going to be against the Gerber Baby Lucas who has Downs Syndrome. Then I continued to read and needless to say I was wrong. In his exordium, Walsh establishes his ethos by saying how excited he is for Lucas being named the 2018 Gerber baby. Then, he talks about how people are also excited and that some of them are hypocrites. This is his main argument. Walsh begins to back up his argument by talking about how people in our society who are pro-abortion are killing Downs babies and then supported Lucas. This just does not make any sense. The only reason I could think of to explain this flip-flop of views is pressure from society. It is considered rude and ignorant (at least to me) to abort, neglect, and outcast babies with Downs. With some people have a similar idea as I do, they think that if they say that they support Lucas then everyone will still like them, but they are just lying to themselves and to others. Walsh also talks about not being able to have it both ways. By this he means that “You cannot tell me that Lucas deserves to be the Gerber baby but he doesn't necessarily deserve to be alive”. Walsh presents the reader with the option to pick a side of the argument to either support Lucas or not. He then gives a great closing by saying that he fully supports Lucas and that everyone should start treating him and everyone like him with respect and see them as humans just like we are.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.dailywire.com/news/26514/walsh-democrat-party-favor-dismembering-viable-matt-walsh
This article by Matt Walsh has little do to with my research paper topic, but it is closer than any other article Walsh has written. My topic is organ donation, but this article was about abortion and Democrats. In my paper I am considering talking about how doctors pressure patients to have an abortion so they can have their organs to sell or give to someone else. Only three Democrats in the government voted to ban abortions after 20 weeks. I’m this article Matt goes into disturbing depths about abortion and what he thinks Democrats are saying when they support an abortion bill.
I liked your point about people conforming to the pressures of society. Whether good or bad, many people will forget their values in a second to agree with the general public. Good job!
DeleteI liked how you explained Walsh’s point of view then explained how it helped his arguement. I also agre that his closing was effective in summarizing and getting his point across.
DeleteThis is a very good analysis of his argument! Next time though you may want to avoid the actual pointing out of his ethos, pathos, and logos and try to imply it. But good job!
DeleteMatt Walsh may harshly state his case on the new Gerber baby but it makes complete sense. He starts off his article by explaining the situation and the positive effects it has had. Walsh then explains how these feelings are not of excitement but of guilt. Following, he uses great examples to explain the guilt, and he says straightly that people who support abortion are hypocritical for their support of the new Gerber baby having Down Syndrome.
ReplyDeleteThe beginning of Walsh’s article thoroughly explains how a baby named Lucas has been chosen as the new Gerber baby. He also puts his own input in that he is happy that Lucas has been chosen because it brings awareness to the syndrome. After slightly applauding Gerber, he changes the tone by calling out everyone who supports Lucas and abortion. He explains that these people are hypocritical because there are so many children with Down Syndrome that are being killed. Supporting Lucas and abortion does not make any sense, one has to choose. He also uses a great example with Nazis and Jews that is a bit harsh, but the example gets the point across. Walsh also pokes at Gerber by stating that there are families who were denied care from Gerber because their child had Down Syndrome. He ends his article by showing respect to Lucas and telling everyone else that they need to treat Lucas and other babies like him, with respect and to allow life.
Walsh uses a couple of strategies in his article to capture the reader then call them out for their mistake. His tone in the beginning seems to be happy and excitement towards the situation, and he even puts his own point of view in. He follows with a thesis statement that says many people who have this feeling are wrong. This change in tone lures readers to try to understand why this feeling is wrong. His continues his strict and truthful tone with examples. In the fifth paragraph, he uses an either-or statement to show the difference between supporting Lucas or supporting abortion. These strategies help Walsh state his case.
Walsh sets up his article in such a way that invites readers to his article them lays down the truth. His ability to switch tones and have examples to back up his statements shows his dedication. His article is a real wake up call to many people, and he was able to keep them reading until the end.
https://www.dailywire.com/news/25367/walsh-back-alley-abortion-argument-insane-there-matt-walsh
I could not find an article of Walsh’s that relates to brain death, but I plan on writing it similar to this article. This article is about how there is a “safe”way to have an abortion, which does not make any sense since abortion is the killing of a child. Anyway, he uses medically issued statements to explain how life is created to argue that nothing is safe about abortion. I plan on using the same strategy to explain and state the case on brain death.
I like how you picked up on how his tone conveyed his thoughts. His tone really carried his point. Your analysis was very pertinent and dove into how his argument took shape without being too wordy, which was great. And I’m sure you could tie the article you found into your paper somehow. Abortion and brain death both try to redefine life, so there’s probably something you could say.
DeleteYour analysis is as direct as the article, further sending his point home. There is no point in sugar-coating murder, so why dance around the point? You drill his point and summarize it well. The analysis of the hypocrisy he pointed out was very well done.
DeleteIn this piece of writing, Walsh does an incredible job of explaining the hypocrisy centered around the eradication of Down Syndrome. He explains that people reject people with Down Syndrome and similar disabilities, but they then completely disregard their former stances when the community decides it is time to praise these differences. He uses the comparison to Nazi Germany to strengthen his argument and compare it to something relatable. Hitler is often used as a point of focus in the abortion argument; if you could go back and abort Hitler as a baby, would you do it? Walsh uses a similar subject of interest to explain his point. In his argument, he makes sure not to ostracize himself from the general audience. While his opinions may be different, he continues to include himself when speaking of society to show that nobody is free of faults to a certain degree. Everyone has a different opinion, and everyone thinks that theirs is correct. Certain parts of the world consider themselves to be more advanced than others because they have nearly erased Down Syndrome from their populations. However, they are killing innocent children in the process. They find that this is an acceptable price to pay for what they are achieving. Walsh discusses the moral dilemma with this kind of thinking; it is like being a “Cafeteria Catholic”. “Cafeteria Catholics” pick and choose which parts of the religion to follow. In the same sense, people pick and choose which situations warrant aborting children and which deserve praise for originality and authenticity. Walsh uses this aspect of society to explain how backwards people’s opinions can be. He makes sure to praise baby Lucas in his argument and make it clear how happy he is for the family. He states that his ultimate goal is to make people more aware of the hypocrisy surrounding the situation and try to reform the incorrect views of Downs Syndrome. This piece of writing is somewhat harsh and blunt, but it is exactly the kind of style that is needed to help people understand just how important this argument it.
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Unfortunately, Walsh had not written anything on my subject. However, the article that I found held interesting points. It explained how Medicaid was contributing to the opioid epidemic. People get cheap opioids from Medicaid and sell them on the Black Market. Not only is this costing tax payers, but it is putting dangerous drugs on the streets.
I like how you added the comparison of Nazi Germany in there. Also good job adding the part that everyone has different opinions. That’s very true. Great job
DeleteI really enjoy your comparison to Cafeteria Catholicism, as it is something everyone has some level of experience with. People pick and choose in just about everything we do, but sometimes it must be all or nothing. Perhaps you could have found a Walsh article with a similar premise to your paper. For instance, my article did not discuss my subject, but it held a conclusion that could be applied to the paper.
DeleteMatt Walsh does a great job on pointing out a very controversial flaw of human society. He explains that we often try to have things both ways. He uses the example of Lucas, a baby with Down’s syndrome. He was named the Gerber baby for the year, which is great. He explains that everyone is enthusiastic and they should be, but most people still allow for babies like Lucas to be killed before they even leave the womb. He is trying to point out the hypocrisy of the world, and it does it successfully. He starts out his argument on a cheerful tone, by explaining that Lucas is very deserving of his title of Gerber Baby. Matt Walsh knows that it is a step in the right direction. His argument then takes a very sharp turn into what people actually do the babies with Down’s. He doesn’t dance around the fact that countless babies with Down’s syndrome are killed every day. These people that are excited for Lucas help to kill kids like him and are oblivious to it sometimes. He even supports his case with facts like “the amount of Down’s syndrome babies have decreased by 30% in recent years. All in all, Walsh is trying to prove the point that we can’t have a situation like this both ways. We can’t be excited for Lucas, but still support that slaughter of children like him. That is just wrong is so many ways. He uses this article to show the importance of human life, and how we should never destroy it. Matt Walsh comes in a harsh tone, but it is a topic that cannot be sugarcoated.
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So I couldn’t really find an article that was related to my topic, which is altering human genomes, so I found one about abortion because many embryos are destroyed when altering genomes. Matt Walsh explains the terrible abortion statistics. He shows that there has been 60 million abortions in the past 40 years making it the worst mass murder of all time. He compares abortion to slavery. Pro life people are the abolitionists, while pro-choice people are the slave owners. Slavery doesn’t make sense to us today, but it did in the past. Just like abortion makes sense to some people now, but hopefully in the future it does not make sense to people in any way
Tim Elmore’s blog was all about students in the education system receiving special treatment and feeling a sense of entitlement. He talks about how the grade level percentages for the C average have decreased, but he theorized that this is because the teachers are curving the Sydney’s grades to make them feel better about themselves. He also gives a list of statements that show a particular student feels entitled to something. A few of them include “I want it now,” and “I don’t want to work for it.” These are two perfect examples for our generation because many people are becoming lazier. People are refusing to study for tests because they know that certain teachers will just curve the test percentage or give them a better grade. Students are also not doing their homework because they know that they can copy off of someone else’s. Students are constantly given unnecessary help to boost their confidence such as a better grade when they do not need it. For example a teacher may give a smart student a retake on a test they failed because they “were not themselves” while taking the test. Elmore’s argument was that students are getting whatever they want and sometimes this is not what they need. He also makes the point that even though our generation is not putting in a good amount of effort, we expect great results and success. At the end of Elmore’s blog he talk about how to help children get over this entitlement phase. He says by saying phrases that will challenge and direct them, over time children will learn to be leaders and appreciate what is given to them and work hard to achieve their goals. I feel that the majority of the students at our school are grateful for every opportunity given to us by teachers and coaches. There are a few groups of students that I feel do not really care about their grades and accomplishments, but focus more on sports. I love all of the opportunities that our teachers and classes give to us. I feel that they will overall benefit my future and help me through the rest of high school. I could improve on showing my appreciation and thanking my teachers for all that they do.
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