Texas strikes again
- SPEAKER: Gail Collins examines elections and republican representatives in Texas through the lense of a reporter who has studied American politicians for many years.
- OCCASION: It is currently, as of writing this article, election season in Texas
- AUDIENCE: This article is intended for Texans and other adults interested in learning more about how elections occur in Texas and the personalities of the representatives on the ballot
- PURPOSE: The purpose of this article is to examine the republican representatives on the Texan ballot, and their views on certain topics, hoping to discourage people from voting these people into office.
- SUBJECT: Texan Republican representatives can have some extremevalues that the rest of America may not be used to, but should be aware of.
- TONE: Collins reflects a sarcastic and humorous tone throughout this article
In a satirical fashion, Gail Collins addresses the views certain Republican Texans have on key issues. She utilizes direct quotes from representatives, and actions they wish to take whle in office. One state governor even stated that illegal immigrants are bringing in third world diseases into the United States and that immigrant children do not deserve a right to an education in the States. The purpose of Colliins writing this article is to display a few types of "incompetent leaders" we have in this country, and to explain how important it is to use your vote wisely to prevent some of these "leaders" into office. Their decisions directly impact our daily lives.