The opinions article I will be analyzing is from the Washington Post and is an opinions article about the return of real refs to the NFL. Below is the link to the article.
The author makes the vaild point that the return of union refs to the NFL is a win for the people and a win for unions. His arguement is effective in that it utilizes pathos and logos. Quality refs do make the game worth watching, and without them you are taking the player out of the game. When bad calls are made it takes the fun out of the sport and frustrates the players. It also puts them in physical danger. He argues that the NFL exectives are too worried about a cheap “product” so to speak, but it angers fans and players alike. The tipping point was the Packers-Seahawks game where bad calls lead to fan outrage. I think the point he is trying to make, and does so effectively, is that although union workers may be expensive, they maintian the integrity of the game. He is also trying to point out the power of people as well. Public outrage lead to wealthy executives (largely anti-union) tipping their hand and giving in. Maybe we could extend this public action to things other than football.