In Nancy Hall's essay "Obesity Lawsuits" (2004), Hall is determined to address the ever-growing and silently killing problem in America every day, obesity. The author goes on to argue that people should not sue “fast food companies” (Hall, 2004, p. 113), but rather consider themselves guilty of becoming obese. Americans need to think about their decisions regularly, exercise to keep off excess weight, and choose healthier meals (Hall, 2004). The author's thesis states: "By listening to the subtle nuances that emerge from the legal debate, we can hear a recognizable message that clearly spells out the desperate need for further study, public awareness, and education about obesity in America" ​​(Hall, 2004, p. 114). Even though Nancy Hall is not educated about obesity nor does she have a degree in health sciences, the article is still compelling because of the emotion contained in the words pursued by direct, concrete facts presented on paper (Hall, 2004). Throughout the article, Hall (2004) uses facts and data to show readers how big a growing concern obesity is becoming in America. However, Johnson-Sheehan & Paine (2010, p. 172) state that "...logos involve more than using logic to prove a point. Logos also involve appealing to someone else's common sense and using examples to prove a point." At the beginning of the paper Hall uses logos to make an immediate impact on the reader and capture their attention. The author gathers facts from several sources, who have training in obesity and other health fields (Hall, 2004). For example, Hall cites "Lisa Harnack and Simone French, associate professors in the Division of Epidemiology, School of Public Health at the Rhetorical Analysis 3University of... half of the paper... ence, but the author collected data from those who have studied in those study areas. By digging deep into past research, the writer finds experts in study areas, related to obesity and other health fields. Since researchers are experts in those areas, this makes their data robust and reliable from use in her argument (Hall, 2004).Rhetorical Analysis 6In conclusion, “Obesity Lawsuits” (2004) by Nancy Hall involves solid facts, uses an emotional appeal and valid points to support her position on this topic The argument is good thanks to all the techniques used to convey his point of view and influence the opinion of readers. Hall thinks that lawsuits will cover up the growing problem in America and will not solve anything. Hall's strong argument will shift attention from the courts to city streets in an effort to stop obesity (Pavilion, 2004).