For my Public Issue argument I will be answering the question of is the West Bank part of Israel? This question is one that will challenge me to stay on course for the purpose of the assignment because I will be using mainly facts to make it clear that there really is no question and the general public doesn’t view the “argument” in the same light.
I chose this topic because this is one that I feel a deep connection to. Being an orthodox Jew I developed a strong connection to the land of Israel. And being in Israel for all of last year (for religious study) I acknowledged first hand the different viewpoints people had on the actions that were taken by the IDF, Israel’s army. My entire life I have been exposed to propaganda from both sides. And more often then not the mainstream news sources display a more anti-Israel approach. I am looking forward to this assignment because it will give a chance to research the facts from all different sources and viewpoints as opposed to just accepting the first article I read. The purpose of this assignment, I believe, is to come to a conclusion and express your view on the subject using different arguments often used in rhetoric writing to persuade the reader to take upon your viewpoint.