According to foxnews.com, "Breathalyzers and similar devices could pop up in more bars across Utah under a coming proposal". Under this plan, using the breathalyzers would be optional, however the hope would be that it would draw attention to the amount that drinkers have consumed. This plan would also help bars by taking the responsibility of drunk drivers away from them. With drunk driving accidents accounting for so many of the traffic deaths, Law makers agree that this plan would be a step in the right direction.
This article can be related to our reading on Invitational Rhetoric. While most theories focus on persuading the opposition into changing their mind and converting to their way of thinking, Invitational Rhetoric has more of an emphasis on allowing one's argument to be heard and acknowledged without the pressures of conformity. Although breathalyzers will be put into bars, there is no rule stating that drinkers have to use the machines. In this sense, the state is using Invitational Rhetoric to convey that they believe drinkers should use the breathalyzers, however they are not attempting to force the machines on people.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/02/15/utah-proposal-would-put-breathalyzer-type-devices-in-bars/
Interesting application of invitational rhetoric! I would have never looked at it like this!
ReplyDelete