Monday, December 5, 2011

War on Terror

I am going to do my persuasive essay on the war in the middle east. I am going to explain not only how many soldiers died, but how many CIVILIANS were killed. Almost 1 million civilians were killed. Also, President Bush did not have the evidence he said he had to start the war. I am using a lot of research and a lot of pathos to hit the reader's emotions.
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For the past eleven years, the United States has been engaged in a dangerous war in the Middle East. Started by President Bush in 2001, the war on terror was started because of claims that the Middle East had weapons of mass destruction. Some may say that the activity in Afghanistan and Iraq have been successful if you consider the murder of Osama Bin Laden, but has justice really been done?

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  1. JoDecember 5, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    good idea. however maybe think about how woman rights have now been established and what has come out of it. Also make it two sided and have evidence from two sides so it doesnt seem so opinionated because otherwise it might come off as not to intlelligent.

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  2. David LavenderDecember 5, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Jacqui,

    This is a terrific topic (one that I wish were still in the news as so many of our current problems as a nation seem to arise from the money and blood we've invested in this misguided effort--one that, as you point out, was undertaken under false pretenses. I look forward to hearing what you have to say!

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  3. Iris DoyleDecember 6, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    I think this is a great topic. Mostly because i totally agree with you it also sounds like you have many facts to support your argument which is really important. I think the best way do write this is to address everyone's misconceptions and then tear them down.

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