The former President Barack Obama delivered a speech on June 15, 2012 from Rose Garden, White House to address a new policy called DREAM Act. His intended audience is Republicans, Congress, and all fellow Americans. This speech was conveyed before his re-election campaign. He wanted to mend the immigration policy, to make it more fair and efficient for certain young people called Dreamers. Obama wants the Congress to pass this act because he believes that these young kids have potential to better the United States in many aspects. He believes that it is the right thing to do because these young individuals were brought in to this country by their parents at very young age and that was not their choice. He emphasizes that they have been raised …show more content…
The notion that in some ways we would treat them as expendable makes no sense. If there’s a young person here who has grown up here and wants to contribute to this society, wants to maybe start a business that will create jobs for other folks who are looking for work, that’s the right thing to do. He uses an example of an individual to convince his audience that the DREAM Act will be not just beneficial for these young generation, but it will also make a profound impact on the United States. Obama makes clear and simple arguments throughout his speech to make it easier for his audience to understand his stand point. His arguments are well organized which makes it even more simpler to grasp the key idea, which is to pass the DREAM Act. Obama says in his speech, “And as long as I’m president, I will not give up on this issue, not only because it’s the right thing to do for our economy — and CEOs agree with me — not just because it’s the right thing to do for our security, but because it’s the right thing to do, period. And I believe that eventually enough Republicans in Congress will come around to that view as well.” He clearly states that DREAM Act should be passed by the Congress to give hope and relief to these talented and driven young individuals. He asserts that dreamers are beneficial to the U.S. economy and this act will be a step to its progressive future ahead. In conclusion, Obama’s speech was powerful and persuasive. He conveys a simple message, which is to pass the DREAM Act. His arguments were well supported by examples to make them more compelling. Obama’s stance on DREAM Act is clear and straightforward. He emphasizes to care about this act because these kids deserve to live a better
Recently illegal immigration has become a very pressing issue among people. Many people around the borders are being greatly affected by the issue and think immediate action needs to be taken to put a stop to the issue. The Documentary Border War: Battle Over Illegal Immigration takes a stand on the issue using many examples of pathos, ethos, and logos to try and persuade people that illegal immigration is a very serious issue and we need to put a stop to it. This documentary follows the lives of people who have been affected by illegal immigration, and explains how they feel about the issue. Another way that people can look at the issue of illegal immigration is through the eyes of the immigrants, and the reasons why they might be trying migrate to another country. The documentary Wetback: The Undocumented Documentary focuses on the issue from this point of view. This documentary uses pathos and logos to show the lives and hardships of those people who are trying to migrate to a new country. Although Wetback used many examples of pathos and logos to show the struggles of the migrants, Border War did a better job showing pathos by following the lives of people who were affected by the illegal immigrants they were also very persuasive with ethos by following credible people.
Obama is able to gain his listeners’ ears because of his clear and effective writing. In Obama’s writing various elements of rhetorical framework create a strong and persuasive argument that Obama is able to present in grabbing his audience’s attention and consideration. Seen through his writing, Obama’s use of rhetorical appeals, devices, and context create an in-depth look into the problem of the racial divide which still exist today. In writing an effective argument, Obama employ’s through rhetoric’s personal experience, historical events, religion, and the current state of things, which he asks his audience think more about. By noting that the problems of America as a whole is a problem that every citizen shares and not a problem that exist individually for different races. Obama is able to have his audience focus on the real issues Americans face moving forward. Ultimately, as it is seen prior before the speech was published and given, Obama’s intent on the direction and how his speech would be formed, along with writing techniques that were used to craft the speech, all reveal his personal knowledge of rhetoric’s and ability to write a persuasive argument. Through his speech Obama is easily able to dismisses his critics and do what he intended to do, being that he wants his audience to focus their attention on to the more serious problems that remain unsolved for American
Dr. King is an emotional, inspiring and strong speaker. His " I Have A Dream" speech tugs a deep root war of emotions in every American’s heart; therefore, this speech is the perfect display of pathos. Even though pathos overwhelm logo and ethos, they also very much present in his speech.
During the 1960s inequality was a major problem in the United States. One advocate for making things right was Dr. Martin Luther King. Dr. King organized many marches, sit-ins, and boycotting events. But one of Dr. King’s greatest and memorable works has to be the “I Have a Dream” speech. During this speech Dr. King was conveying a message of freedom for all, to 250,000 civil right followers and many more people listening to the radio broadcast. To spread his message Dr. King uses rhetorical appeals like logos to appeal to the reason of his audience, ethos by his examples of practicing what he preached, and his metaphorical language and repetition.
In June 2012, President Obama announced an immigration policy that would grant deportation relief to qualifying immigrants. The policy, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), would also give these undocumented immigrants the right to work. Although DACA has changed since President Obama’s initial announcement, the policy still has stringent requirements. Beneficiaries must have immigrated at a young age, and they need a high school education. Yet despite DACA’s restrictions, the policy has proven controversial. While Democrats have cheered DACA as a step towards immigration reform, Republicans have denounced DACA as an example of executive overreach. The conservative organization Heritage Action for America, for instance, has accused DACA of leading “residents of foreign lands [to] illegally enter the U.S.” Indeed, according to Heritage Action, Obama’s amnesty policies make undocumented immigrants believe that “they will not be returned home.”
Ahead of the decision by current president Donald J. Trump to phase out the DREAM Acts’ Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, (DACA), dreamers are pursuing amnesty options the ensure their stay within the United States. The Deferred Actions for Childhood Arrivals program, (DACA), grants two-year deferments to immigrant minors and young adults facing deportation because of illegal immigration status. In a response to the current president’s decision to phase out of the DACA program, former president Barack Obama included that, “dreamers are Americans in their hearts, in their minds, in every single way but one: on paper” (Obama, ). Dreamers have become model citizens, quite parallel to Americans. Dreamers attend school, go off to college, obtain degrees, and become employees, even owners of businesses, and corporations. Dreamers make contributions to the economy by working, culturally adjusting and honoring the laws put forth by the United States of America. Although dreamers do not live in the country legally, dreamers feel a part of its fabric. And with the uncertainty surrounding the ending of the DACA, dreamers are pursuing the amnesty option to
In this context, President Barack Obama announced his America’s College Promise plan to provide free community college to all who are willing to work for it (Flores). Undocumented students has a chance to afford a high quality of higher education to students and family in America to provide free community college and universities. That undocumented students has a chance to receive college education, and to benefit from the DREAM act. A diverse society can help economic growth in our
One of the most influential speeches ever given on the earth was given on a potiumat the Lincoln Momorial in Washington D.C on August 28th 1963. The great speech was given by Martin Luther King Jr. who deciatied his time on earth to prove that all people are equal. Martin Luther used different parts of the English language to enhance the meaning of his speech and bring out the details. The different rhetorical devices, allusions to historic documents, and metaphors seemed to have brought about the emotions that King was trying to arouse in his listeners. This helped him influence his listeners towards wanting equality for all and changing what was happening in the present so they didn't repeat things in the past .
Obama Administration proposed what is called Comprehensive Immigration Reform. It is composed of six sections aimed at fixing the current immigration system. It includes enhanced border enforcement, interior enforcement and the most controversial section; an amnesty program to legalize undocumented immigrants. In other words, it creates a pathway to citizenship for unauthorized immigrants that is fair and feasible. Many argue that even though Comprehensive Immigration Reform is good for America because it addresses important issues like creating a committee to adopt the number of visas available to changing economic times, preventing people from working without permits and creating programs aimed at helping immigrants adjust to life in America. Yet it rewards violators of current U.S. laws who entered the country illegally, and those who entered the country legally but overstayed their visas. Opponents of the Comprehensive Immigration Reform proposal claim that immigrants have a negative impact on the economy; overwhelming social services of many states, and posing a threat to American workers as a result of big corporations exploiting immigrants with low wages and poor working conditions. With the recent economic downturn and the severe recession that hit the U.S, many individuals blame immigrants for their economic misfortune and lack of employment. For both the opponents and proponents of the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Proposal, for the millions of the undocumented immigrants and their families, and lawmakers; immigration has become an emotional political issue. Despite the resistance of many, America should embrace comprehensive immigration reform.
The DREAM Act should continue to be looked at seriously, and worked on so that it will best benefit hopeful immigrants and the American community. The DREAM ACT has come such a long way, and if our government continues to run with it and keep improving they will succeed in providing better education, strengthen our military, and stimulating the economy. It is time for a law to be passed that will not only benefit our country as it is now, but also provide an opportunity of a prosperous future for all hopeful citizens. Everyone in life deserves to be the best they can be, and America is crippling itself by not reaching out to the possible contributions of aspiring American citizens. Immigrants come to the United States for that very reason. The DREAM Act will help these men and women take the better path in life and become educated and not have restrictions.
“What makes someone American isn’t just blood or birth but allegiance to our founding principles and faith in the idea that anyone from anywhere can write the next chapter of our story.” - President Barack Obama. The United States is the melting pot of the world. The great country of American was built on immigration. Look around, so many people have ancestor that risked everything to come to the United States to make something of their lives, and the lives of their children. If it weren’t for immigration, we may not be where we are today. Immigration reform is the term used in political discussion regarding changes to current immigration policy of a country (Immigration Reform, para. 2). In 2013 the Senate passed the immigration reform bill that would give a path to citizenship to the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the U.S. If the government passed Immigration Reform there would be many benefits to our economy, and to the individuals looking for a better future. For example, immigration increases the efficiency of the U.S. economy, it enables entrepreneurs to come to America, it brings increased national security, and immigration reform can reduce the deficit (Furchtgott-Roth, 4
Obama wants to invest within our schools and communities because the children of the union are the future in which we, the United States, depend upon. Investing in our schools and communities will make them successful, building them equally to form one union for all Americans. Discrimination is the main reason for inequality in America; solving the problem of discrimination, by addressing and changing the mindset of racial superiority, will dissolve the problem of Inequality. Poverty in the United States is a result of the inequality between races in America throughout the past. The present African American race has a 27.4% poverty rating mostly due to their hardships of slavery and racial inequality throughout their generations. Obama wants all Americans to realize that our dreams do not have to come at the expense of other’s dreams, together we can make this a more perfect
Barack Obama reads a speech in Las Vegas that has a four part plan for “common sense” comprehensive immigration reform proposal states strength borders, seek companies that hire undocumented workers Third, require undocumented workers to pay their taxes and a penalty, move to the back of the line, learn English, and pass background checks. Lastly, streamline the legal immigration system for families, workers, and employer” (Reuters 2013) An example of a bill provision would be of immigrants who want to change their status from illegal to legal would have to demonstrate an understanding of English. Obama is essentially letting the public know that if they get their comprehensive plan through congress will sign it, but if Congress refuses to act he will send his own bill and expect a vote on it. It’s evident that undocumented workers will boost the economy on several accounts. For example, undocumented workers do not invest in any big tickets like houses and property, as they fu...
Martin Luther King’s speech was made after the March on Washington on August 28, 1963. He delivered the “I Have a dream” speech on the Lincoln Memorial steps. He verbalized this speech to millions of people blacks and whites. This is one of the greatest speeches because it has many elements like repetition, assonance and consonance, pathos, logos, and ethos.
What does undocumented youth means? Well that question that a lot of people have different perspective and definitions about it. But for me, an undocumented youth is a person who moves to a specific place without a certain documents that allow them to be there. Or have the permission to be at that place, but once arrive, they wasn’t able to gather all documents that she or he needs to be called “legal”.