time person of the yearClaims Chart--Option 1

TIME Person of the Year"

 

I have fond memories of my family's noisy, heated discussions about whom TIME would select as Person of the Year. Whoever guessed right had bragging rights for the next year. I applaud your wonderful choice of the American soldier. These men and women most likely did not expect to go to war when they signed up, yet there they are, day after day, doing their job, fighting for freedom. They deserve our thanks, support, accolades, and prayers.

                                                                                                Francine M. Scuderi

                                                                                                Stewart Manor, NY

 

Issue: Was TIME's choice for Person of the Year laudable?

Claims Premises
1. "I have fond memories of my family's noisy, heated discussions about whom TIME would select as Person of the Year." 1a. b/c "Whoever guessed right had bragging rights for the next year."
2. "Whoever guessed right had bragging rights for the next year."

2a. unsupported claim
3. "I applaud your wonderful choice of the American soldier." 3a.b/c "They deserve our thanks, support, accolades, and prayers."
4. "These men and women most likely did not expect to go to war when they signed up, yet there they are, day after day, doing their job, fighting for freedom." 4a. unsupported claim
5. "They deserve our thanks, support, accolades, and prayers." 5a. "These men and women most likely did not expect to go to war when they signed up, yet there they are, day after day, doing their job, fighting for freedom."