Persuasive Essay
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“Persuasive Essay”
Brian Beasley
University of Phoenix
COMM/215: Essentials of College Writing
Ellen Anderson
1/8/2009
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In the past American politics were one sided; however, today there’s [Avoid the use of contractions in formal writing (e.g., Don't = do not)] a] a new brand. There used to be this theory that the upper echelon of society would benefit most from the politicians they elected. Politicians from the President of the United States or city elected officials would provide the attention to the needs of the rich, and most affluent. This process once complete, provided a trickle down effect, which resulted in the economic strain Americans are in today. In many cases Bills created by Congress to help fund the major companies would get passed, while interests of the small companies would be over-looked or declined. There were cases where taxes for the low and middle class were raised in order for them to co-exist in the same industrial and residential communities as the wealthy. This practice caused a sense of overall power to the wealthy. Power that as long as they had money, they could keep the brand of politician conducive to their interests. [Sentence fragment (not a complete sentence). Attach to the previous sentence]
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