Jonah Leota

[Jonah Leota @leota_jonah]

This essay was definitely a lot harder than the previous two. I had several other assignments in other classes that hindered my ability to write as well as I would have liked to. I do believe it is a good essay however and I am proud of it. Great way to end the semester! #RHUB200

[Jonah Leota @leota_jonah]

This picture is an example of marijuana legalization visual rhetoric. It basically convinces people that the harms of marijuana consumption are quite minuscule. They compare marijuana consumption to the deaths of people from police officers and we see a huge difference. #RHUB200

[Jonah Leota @leota_jonah]

@LukeDun43858165 A potential counterargument to the free healthcare would be the burden of increased tax amongst Americans. Who would pay for it, how much, and how healthcare would be distributed all need to be taken into account for this topic. #RHUB200

[Jonah Leota @leota_jonah]

@bfrancey_ A potential counter argument would be that if the minimum wage is raised in CA, employers would have to lay many workers off due to the rising cost of wages, thus leading to an increase in unemployment #RHUB200

[Jonah Leota @leota_jonah]

Argument: The legalization of recreational marijuana has been a progressive movement that had been established in several states today. Marijuana use has been proven to provide a multitude of health benefits as well as create preventative measures to various diseases. #RHUB200

[Jonah Leota @leota_jonah]

So far this essay has been much easier to write compared to the first. For some reason the ideas are just flowing and I am able to get some good ideas onto the page. Some of the strategies LaPierre utilizes are quite funny because they are so absurd. #RHUB200

[Jonah Leota @leota_jonah]

@meganfabiola01 Yes I noticed that as well. LaPierre seems really disingenuous when giving his arguments as well as the speech as a whole. He seems more concerned with trying to say what he needs to say rather than convincing others to adopt the same mindset. #RHUB200

[Jonah Leota @leota_jonah]

@CameronHRWS200 I agree with you regarding the spectrum. For the vast majority of people, this speech can be taken in one of two ways. First, they are for it as they most likely have a previous bias in terms of gun control or second they simply disregard it and think LaPierre is crazy #RHUB200

[Jonah Leota @leota_jonah]

lots of correlation/deductive reasoning. This sort of backing is not the most credible and it really hindered his persuasiveness throughout the speech. #RHUB200

[Jonah Leota @leota_jonah]

My initial reaction to LaPierre's speech was it seemed disingenuous. He starts off the speech as if it were just another thing he had to address considering he was from the NRA. As the speech progresses, his arguments are not based off of empirical facts but instead uses #RHUB200

[Jonah Leota @leota_jonah]

@Jezira3 Yes. Regan is a smart orator knowing that his speech would have a much greater impact if his credibility was stronger. The methods you stated allow Regan to relate a little more to his audience creating a sense of trust. This ultimately makes his message more powerful. #RHUB200

[Jonah Leota @leota_jonah]

@CarsonTimar Very much so. It seems to be an effective strategy because it allows for a consideration rather than an assertion. I feel as if Regan were to condemn the USSR as you stated, it could possible lead to worsened relations and an escalation of the problem as a whole #RHUB200

[Jonah Leota @leota_jonah]

that I enjoyed was how he specifically addresses "Mr. Gorbachev", the General Secretary of the Soviet Union at the time. This was a call to action specifically aimed at the man who had the power to actually do something. #RHUB200

[Jonah Leota @leota_jonah]

My first impression of Regans address was "WOW!". Regan carries such a poised speaking style that really gets people engaged. He uses a slower pace allowing the audience to comprehend exactly what he is saying and the significance it holds. One part in particular #RHUB200 (1/2)

[Jonah Leota @leota_jonah]

@summmerra I agree with what you're saying. While most people may find superheroes inspirational, refreshing, and relatable, there may be a select few who simply don't agree. And if this is the case, those people will not be able to use superheroes as a coping mechanism as you said #RHUB200

[Jonah Leota @leota_jonah]

@sydneygniesen I totally agree with you. This assumption that all kids are naturally exposed to these comic books and superhero figures is not always the case. You said it perfectly. This assumption creates a sense of "disconnect" between those who can relate and those who cannot #RHUB200

[Jonah Leota @leota_jonah]

One of Kraska's assumptions is that most all children are exposed to comics and superheroes as children, and because of this, they are able to reap the benefits as they age. This is not always the case as not all children know or are exposed to comics/superheroes at all. #RHUB200

[Jonah Leota @leota_jonah]

@SowunmiElijah I agree with you and Anna Goshua. The evidence speaks for itself. Video games can sway morality as well as provide an outlet for violence. There seems to be no tangible studies that correlate violence and video games. Great response!

[Jonah Leota @leota_jonah]

@PriscillaMRWS I agree with you. Her intended audience are older folks, more specifically baby boomers. Thus she needs to explain to them a description of the games in order for them to understand them and why gen z plays them.

[Jonah Leota @leota_jonah]

Goshua argues that video games are a wrongly correlated to the violence in school shootings. I agree with her. Her claim that video games can provide a shift in morality is very interesting. This relates to class because she uses valid evidence to support her argument. #RHUB200