How fairly does thomas represent that position

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Assignment:

Is The American Dream Over?

By. Cal Thomas

1. Thomas responds directly to the essay by Bob Herbert (pp. 564-67). What is it exactly that Herbert says, and how fairly does Thomas represent that position?

2. Thomas and Herbert have opposing viewpoints on the economy and the American dream. Compare the arguments and evidence each author presents. What if anything do they agree about?

3. Thomas lists "rules for achieving the American dream" in paragraph 7. What obstacles might stand in the way of someone following all these rules? How might Bob Herbert respond to them? Can you think of other rules to add to the list?

4. Thomas poses a question in his title: Is the American dream over? How does he answer that question? What is the main point of his essay?

5. Write an essay summarizing the arguments made by Cal Thomas and Bob Herbert and then saying what you think and why.

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