Sander's mixes the factual aspects of his arguments with the more emotional facets. He brings up quote's from the likes of Thich Nhat Hanh, concerning spiritual awareness, just as much as he presents facts from psychologists. His primary and secondary sources are routinely balanced throughout the essay. Sanders notes that the main reason the Millers never moved, was because they valued their land. They had simply invested too much of themselves into their ranch and the surrounding landscape. Their reasons for staying would normally be considered illogical and impractical. Given the opportunity, I would have included more historical references in order to make my point, mainly focusing on some of America's troubles caused by interfering in foreign business, such as our instigation of the Mexican War.
I find Richard Ford's "At Home. For Now" to be less engaging. The tone is a bit bland compared to Sander's style, and the structure of the essay is too slow-spaced, yet it's focus is also somewhat sporadic. Sander's feels like he has a mission. He doesn't just want you to understand, he feels that it is imperative you understand. If someone were to read this essay, I would direct them to instill their voice with unwavering confidence. You can tell Sander's is deeply bothered by the issues confronted in the essay, a problem that's effects won't be experienced until further in the future, so not many choose to accept it.
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