I'm trying to draw out a picture of how I can consolidate all the information, and ideas I have about this opinion editorial. Remember, I've decided to write about my strong opinion about the private booting companies in Provo. I have so many different thoughts, and scenarios on the subject that it seems difficult to organize them into one complete, concise statement. I guess that's why mapping an outline is so important.
I can start by at least defining my audience. Primarily, I was asked to write to the general BYU community... but found this difficult because I knew that pretty much all students already agree with me on this subject, and so the art of persuasion isn't really necessary. I then decided, well I'll just have to address the officials who have some control over public traffic enforcement, or address the companies themselves. However, I realized that one voice of a college student won't really make any difference, and the owners of such companies aren't going to make any changes just because some kid is upset. So I then reverted back to addressing the general BYU audience, but this time with a different purpose. It's not about arousing the public to speak out, it's about informing them whom to speak if they want to be heard.
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