My Proposed Public Argument

Well, it was fun to not think about writing while it lasted (approximately two days). :) However, it is time to get back to reality because it is time to get working on Paper #3- The Public Argument. I struggled a little bit with ideas for this project because it seems so broad, but I think I have narrowed it down to two options- domestic violence and athletes that continue to play with injuries. I decided to compose this table below to organize my thoughts on the two different topics.

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Domestic Violence

Athletes That Play With Injuries/Repercussions/etc.

The Message Domestic violence occurs far too frequently and is ruining the lives of women, and even men, worldwide. Something must be done to stop it, otherwise this violence can lead to emotional, physical, and mental pain beyond repair. The Audience Those that are affected by domestic violence or those that are maybe not as familiar with the concept and what can be done to stop it. This could also target those that initiate violence to show them their wrongdoings, though that may not be as likely. The Purpose To show people the horrors of domestic violence and to offer different methods to combat the problem including ways to help victims, ways to report situations before they get too out of hand, and more. If the violence can be stopped, many women (and men) would lead better lives and be able to function as people in society (women wouldn't be so secretive, secluded, depressed etc. Can also apply to men).

The Message In today’s world of sports, there is a lot of pressure on athletes to perform all the time. Sometimes, athletes will attempt to play through injuries or hide injuries so that they do not have to sit out for weeks at a time. This actually creates a much larger problem and could make their injuries worse. The Audience The audience of this argument would be athletes that actually do play through injuries and think they will be fine, coaches/managers, and other that do not realize that “sucking it up” isn’t always the answer to pain. The Purpose The purpose of this argument would be to show athletes and the other sections of the audience that if athletes don’t take their injuries seriously when they first happen, they could not only make their injuries worse, but also end their careers. Thus, something needs to be done to stop them from ruining their chances at the sport they love. This includes league/association rules that prevent them from playing on injuries, family support, strict treatment plans to ensure quick and healthy recoveries, and much more.