While the lovely Ms. Revill is out today, please do the following:
First, take five minutes on your computers and look up the issue regarding newscaster Brian Williams and confirm the substance of this controversy.
Second, go to this link: http://www.scoop.it/t/ap-rhetoric-at-reagan
Read the following articles:
"An Honest Reporter and His Antithesis," by Peggy Noonan;
"The Act of Rigorous Forgiving," by David Brooks; and
"David Brooks' pity party: Why his defense of Brian Williams is really about the one percent," from salon.com.
After you read these articles, please respond to the following questions:
What is the author's thesis in each article?
With which author do you agree with the most? Why?
State your position on forgiveness (especially for some form of dishonesty) and provide a specific example to support your position; and
State your response to the Brian Williams's controversy and explain your response.
Save your document and be ready to submit it to Ms. Revill tomorrow.
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