Editorial Questions

1. What is a problem/issue that our entire student body (our school, community, country, etc.) faces today?

Hate crime laws.

2. What is your view/position on the problem or situation?

I will argue that they should be abolished.

3. What would you like to achieve with your editorial? (What is the desired result?)

Increase support for the abolishment of hate crime laws.

4. How will you persuade your audience to adopt your viewpoint as theirs? List at least 4 persuasive points.

I will argue that hate crimes are 1. ineffective, 2. impractical, 3. themselves discriminatory, and 4. unconstitutional.

5. How will you motivate your readership to action in your conclusion?

I will encourage them to lobby their representatives.

6. How will your editorial serve a public purpose?

Because it will apply to the public at large and encourage them to take action.