ENG 1102 MCCKC Thousands of People Exited Detroit City Due to Bankruptcy Response

Background

The article included with this assignment describes how the city of Detroit, in spite of having recently declared bankruptcy, is proposing a series of multi-million dollar public works projects intended to revitalize its decaying urban core. Most people think that this is a terrible idea, given the very severe financial situation that the city is facing. City leaders, long plagued by accusations of wasteful and irresponsible spending, are having trouble finding support for their plans.

Assignment

Your job in this assignment is to defend an untenable argument – that is, you must advocate for the increased public works spending in Detroit, in the face of extreme popular disagreement. In addition to using ethos, pathos or logos to persuade your audience, your argument should also identify and rebut at least two of the anti-spending arguments made in the article.

Assessment

This response will be graded on the strength and thoughtfulness of your argument, as well as grammar, structure and thesis statement. However, conventions of formal usage will not apply to this response. Your response should be at least one page long; you may use this sheet if you wish.