How effectively does the author make their case?
        The author is effective in making their case because they have evidence that is from a direct source as well as a secondary source.  And they are emotionally in control by keeping the article neutral and it doesn’t attack others.
How convincing is the evidence that they present?
        Their evidence is solid because it was from a primary source.  There was not distortion of the story from indirect sources.
Do you find this argument effective?
I think this argument is effective because so many people can relate.  Being around people affected by down-syndrome doesn’t ever make me feel like my life is worse.  They are some of the nicest people in the world and I’m lucky to have met them.  They showed me what true, pure love is.  If people can’t get over the stereotypical “lesser person” when it comes to these wonderful people, they will never truly understand how special and loving they are.  Just as was said in the article, they are perfect.
What do you think they should have included in the article?
        I think they could’ve added some background information about down-syndrome.  Maybe they could add some facts about families with a down-syndrome person(s).
What should they have done differently?
Overall this was a good article and I wouldn’t have done anything different.  The author writes a neutral article and tries not to offend people while also expressing this families thoughts and feelings.
Prestigiacomo, Amanda. “Mother Pens Emotional Letter To Doctor Who Pressured Her To Abort 'Perfect' Down Syndrome Baby.” Daily Wire, The Daily Wire, 8 June 2016, www.dailywire.com/news/6424/mother-pens-emotional-letter-doctor-who-pressured-amanda-prestigiacomo. Accessed 30 Sept. 2017.

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