John Lewis clarifies that he respects the civil rights bill but is disappointed that it is not helping the people of color because they do not feel protected. He immediately reveals that the civil rights bill is well respected, ¨It is true that we support the administration’s civil rights bill¨ (para 2). In other words, Lewis states that black people respect and supports the bill, but they would happily be grateful if they actually commit to it. The significance of this opening statement is that although the whites are not following the civil rights bill, they will not do anything violence related and will always do everything the respectful and peaceful way. The author cites additional evidence that illustrates ¨the bill will not protect the hundreds and thousands of people that have been arrested on trumped charges. What about the three young men, SNCC field secretaries in Americus, Georgia, who face the death penalty for engaging in peaceful protest?¨ (para 2). According to his statement, he explains that this bill is not protecting black people because many of them are getting killed or arrested for . From this speech, audience can infer that Lewis is using the rhetorical strategy of logos by persuading people that they should be aware of what is going on and should march together for their rights. Also, Lewis ends the second paragraph with a rhetorical …show more content…
Lewis´ purpose is to let the audience know what is really going on towards the African Americanś perspective in order to let them open to their eyes so they can fight for their equality due to the unfairness that going all around in their