Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Persuasive Letter


Dear Barack Obama (yes, I'm going to write to the president),

Hey, man, how's it going? It's been a while since we've hung out. Ever since you won that second term, it seems like, I don't know, maybe you're avoiding me. But that's okay, it looks like you're kind of a busy man. So let me get to the point. I wanted to talk to you about America’s eating habits. Now I know there is only so much you can do, and so much you want to do, but I think I can convince to take a serious look at this issue.

Everyone knows America for being the land of the free and the land of the fat. We just have so many options available and people do not have self-control. Of course, there are the exceptions, but they are few and far between. Now look at Canada. Yes, Canada. We can’t have worse eating habits than Canada! They are right there above us, so people are going to be comparing the two countries. (Logos) We have step it up a little bit! Now, I know you, Barack, we cool. I know you are not a health expert. That’s why I called somebody who is. I’m not sure if you know him, but he goes by Dr. Oz. Now this guy is great. Just a little bit about him, he is a Turkish-American cardiothoracic surgeon. He has master’s degrees from both Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania. (Ethos) And I watch his show, and let me tell you, it’s amazing! I believe that Dr. Oz can be the one to lead this country in a new, healthier direction. And here’s the thing; why wouldn’t you do this for your country? You are the ruler of the free world with responsibilities. Do you know what I see when I walk out into the world every day? I see people in need of help. They are unhealthy, in all their ways. Do you not see this? People are dying because of their eating habits. (Pathos) This can be changed. Will it be tough? Yes. Can we do it? YES WE CAN!   

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