Monday, February 9, 2009

Sarah Palin and Shooting Wolves

People will remember Sarah Palin. But whether they remember her as John McCain's VP candidate or for saying things like she can see Russia from her house and that she shoots wolves from helicopters is another thing.
Recently, her wolf hunting ways have been called into question. According to a Scientific America article a site has recently been launched dedicated to stopping her.

What I find interesting about the article is not only the subject matter but the use of Logos, Pathos, and Ethos within. The article is featured in a column called "Ask the Experts" lending to its credibility. Within the article they appeal to Pathos by quoting a movie star, giving a glamorous image to Sarah Palin's opposition. They further appeal to Logos by stating such facts as:
"According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, predators kill more than 80 percent of the moose and caribou that die there in a given year. To keep predator populations in check, the state currently has five wolf-control programs covering about 9.4 percent of the state's land area."
Overall I just found the article interesting for it blended appeal. I would also suggest reading other people's comments to it. Its very interesting to see how others react and what they react to.

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