Overview
Find a news article or video of a recent political statement, recent is withing the past 3-months. Provide a link to the source.
- Deconstruct the rhetoric and media framing:
- What is the politician's main argument?
- What specific rhetorical devices or logical fallacies are they using to make their case?
- How did the media outlet (e.g., its headline, choice of soundbites) frame the story, and how did this framing influence the public's perception of the issue?
- Analyze the ethical and legal fallout:
- Identify the ethical dilemma at play. What moral principles or duties are in conflict?
- What were the actual or potential legal implications of the event? For example, did it lead to a lawsuit, a new regulation, or a legal challenge?
- Discuss how the public's perception, shaped by the media, influenced the ethical and legal outcome of the situation.