RHETORICAL ANALYSIS

There is one state in the United States that has taken the initiative to legalize prostitution, it’s Nevada. But one of it’s senators has taken it upon himself to try and make this occupation illegal again in the state of Nevada and it’s eleven counties.  I read a news paper article on how Senator Harry Reid would like prostitution to be illegal in the state on Nevada. This story is credible because  it is written on an online news paper, it’s also about a credible person because it is written about is a United States senator. The purpose of this article is to inform people about what this senator plans to do. I think that the other purpose is to get the public’s opinion on this topic, because they want to know what should be done. This article also critiques Senator Reid’s opinion. This article is written pretty straight forward so that most readers are able to understand this. I agree with those who critique senator Reid’s opinion because I do believe that prostitution helps Nevada increase it’s revenue. Since this state does have one of the highest unemployment rates I think they have to leave the option that people can take this occupation. I’m not saying they should promote prostitution or anything, but if people have been making a living on this occupation for so long they shouldn't make it illegal overnight. In this article the Governor of Nevada said, “It’s up to the counties to decide if they want it or not”. I agree but people should have a vote one this because in some areas of the state it’s very important because that’s how a lot of people make a living. Overall a do understand why senator Reid feels prostitution is immoral, but why should you make it illegal now, if it’s legalization has been implemented for so long.

http://dailycaller.com/2011/02/24/nevada-prostitutes-brothel-owners-say-theyre-not-afraid-of-harry-reid/

Source:

Moody, Chris. "Nevada Prostitutes | Harry Reid Legalized Prostitution Threat | Bunny Ranch." The Daily Caller. 24 Feb. 2011. Web. 02 Jan. 2012. <http://dailycaller.com/2011/02/24/nevada-prostitutes-brothel-owners-say-theyre-not-afraid-of-harry-reid/>.