f sympathy for the poor” and “redistributing school resources... generate[s] intense bitterness among many well to do parents.” The author clearly is pointing out that the values of this area do not concentrate on children and their futures. By focusing on this one problem on might note that this is a problem the whole world faces. Milloy wants the reader to examine both sides of the issue: Why should one school get more funding than another? The arguments of value examine a particular down fall in our society. Although appealing to values, Milloy lacks any facts and uses weak reasoning to support his claim that the lack of recreational facilities in schools effect young minds and lead them to violence.Milloy did not research any statistical facts to support his claim. He shows his biases views by not proving that children who grow up in a weak educational system that lacks recreational facilities, as well as a weak moral environment, are doomed to be people of violence. The intended audience might be convinced solely based on emotional appeal, but the secondary audience, the few living in the well to do areas, will not be moved by Milloy’s reasoning. Milloy should statistically defend that the absence of recreational facilities does, in fact, lead to a life of violence. Milloy implies that young minds are injured because of the absence of recreational facilities. He argues that the play ground is what creates a healthy mind. Although children do need to play, the reader might conclude that school should be focused on more educational purposes. The children in inner city schools need to placed in a positive learning environment. Milloy does not explain how the play ground creates intelligence but states that the lack off results in violence. Because of the intention to explore, Milloy does not use facts but draws attention to the values and emotions of society today.Milloy’s structure of commun...
