Katie Winslett
Prof. Davis
EH 101-15
Essay 6- Revision of Essay 5
November 12, 2012

Whether Americans agree to it or not, peace is a controversial subject. Peace is defined as a state of mutual harmony between people or groups, especially in personal relations. When America is attacked do we as Americans stand behind the urge to retaliate? Mitt Romney is a firm believer in peace and goes great lengths into explaining why, and deflates many testosterone-raging American’s hopes at war. In “Give Peace a Chance”, Kathleen Parker, the author of this editorial, voices her opinions on the argument between Mitt Romney and Barack Obama. Kathleen Parker puts large emphasis on Mitt Romney’s usage of the word “peace.” The entire point of Romney’s argument is to promote peace, and she does not allow this to go unnoticed. Parker states several examples of how he handles the heat from his opponent Obama, and clearly sides with Romney in almost every aspect. She says in paragraph three that Romney proceeds to project that he strives to be known as “the stalwart of America’s power to promote peace and freedom through strength, character and an unyielding defense of American principles.” He undermines exceptionalism in America without directly addressing it. Romney speaks highly of our country and states that America has a large role in leading the world. He also wishes to help set oppressive governments straight and without peace, it is undoable. Romney and Obama go head to head on the subject of peace and Romney’s choice of word for the argument is “peace.” When discussing matters about foreign countries, specifically the Middle East, he repeated the word “peace” many times and even seemed to web peace into with our economy. Parker took a stab at Obama when speaking of Romney, she stated “He used ‘peace’ 12 times (Obama none), especially in the context of Middle East policy, and managed to tie our mission of peace to the economy…” She obviously favors the idea of peace.
Romney clearly firmly stands behind the idea of peace and will stop at little to nothing to promote it to his followers and to those who are in disagreement with him. He believes America will not prosper to its entirety with being trigger-happy, bombarding foreign countries killing off the innocent people. An eye for an eye is not a fond saying for Romney, so to speak.
The maturity of the two candidates was showcased during this argument as well. When Romney asserted his plan to rebuild the Navy, errors were made amongst his facts about the size. “Rather than correct Romney’s figures, Obama treated him like a child.” Parker was not pleased with Obama’s sarcastic joke towards Romney. She compared his snark to something in which may be seen on Twitter rather than in the Oval Office, clearly defending Romney. A small comedic break was given, but the seriousness of the matter was not toned down. Peace and war are two subjects not to be joked about, and seeing as Obama ridiculed his opponent of his stand as well as other examples, was marked as the “loser” in this argument.
Peace is Romney’s argument against Obama, and his point was well made to everyone observing. Parker showcases her favoring opinions through several examples such as Romney’s repetitive use of the word “peace” and Obama’s lack thereof, and the sarcastic joke made towards Romney’s miscalculation of the Navy ships. He uses it over and over again, restating his facts, and attempting to tender the heart of Americans. Parker uses logic, facts, and emotions to present her argument. America is described as more than indispensable and we need now more than ever a president who believes in it whole-heartedly. From the beginning of the editorial to the end, Parker uses tactic to support her opinion on Romney and Obama’s argument.

Works Cited
Parker, Kathleen. Give Peace a Chance.” Editorial. The Anniston Star 25 Oct. 2012: A8 Print.