Is the Government the Nation's Biggest Criminal?

Published on October 23, 2013, New York Times' contributing opinion writer and longtime Wall Street executive, Steven Rattner wrote the article "The Biggest Economy Killer: Our Government."

The article was written in the appeal of pathos and logos. Rattner passionately wrote about how the government shutdown was the most irresponsible decision the government has made. He uses many examples so his audience could relate to the matter and have a better understanding of the issue. He uses big numbers and precise percentages in his writing, without euphemising anything. The article contains numerous factual evidence following the shutdown. 

Not only did Rattner successfully inform his readers, but he also provided solutions. His article was very informative and did not lack professionalism. The graphs provided the audience with visuals that may have been easier to understand than his technical terms in the writing itself. One reason why his work was enjoyable to read is because he keeps a balanced mindset and does not harshly antagonize one side.

 "In overall spending, the lack of a thoughtful budgeting process in Congress has shifted priorities in unfortunate ways."

This article was very well written, provided facts and solutions to how it could have been handled differently. It also persuaded his audience to rethink about what the government is doing to our own economy.