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Controversial Analysis Some people may have voted for him while others may have not. Either way, he is now our President. Being a speaker for the entire world, his words are important. On June 26, 2015, Same-Sex Marriage became legal in the United States. Equality has been a big issue and not only in marital status. The speech, “Obama’s Remarks on Supreme Court Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage,” uses rhetorical devices to persuade the LGBT Community on the effectiveness that Equality is beginning in America. Every speech has a message that persuades the audience to understand what the orator is talking about. In this particular speech President Obama’s message is based on equality. In the beginning of the speech, President Obama states, “Our nation …show more content…

This speech in particular focused on equality, love, and happiness all of which are important to me. When I found out that Same-Sex Marriage was legal, the first that popped into my head was the word, finally. Finally, there is equality for the LGBT Community. For a long time, being equal in America has always been a problem. As an audience of the speech, it made me think of the experiences I have had with people who are Lesbians and Gay. Reading, watching and listening to this speech, I found it very effective. It appealed to me how President Obama was able to connect with his audience through using some of the rhetorical strategies. I especially liked that he was able to use the constitution as a source. Also, because the topic is such a controversial one, it made me think of both sides. One thing that could have made this speech better was Logos. President Obama could have used statistics instead of opinion on Same-Sex Marriages. In spite of that, the speech persuaded me that Equality in Marriage can lead to Equality in other …show more content…

It will help the audience understand the purpose, the message of the speech, and the way in which the orator speaks. The main focus of President Obama’s speech was Equality. Now that there is Marital Equality between Homosexuals and Heterosexual, when will there be Equality between ethnicities and genders? What will happen in the future? Will there be a change? President Obama’s speech is effective but will it still be effective years from now? Some people will still oppose to Same-Sex Marriage while others will accept it. A lot more Homosexuals will be more comfortable in their own skin. They will be able to marry the person they love. But with more Homosexuals coming out in the world, more religious people and non-believers will discriminate. Will Equality end discrimination in the

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