Essay Response: I thought that Nadia\\'s argument was the best. She is saying that she understands that sodas are not the only thing that is causing the obesity problem. \\"No, dietary habits, environment, genetics, and a myriad of other factors come together to form a complex matrix that impacts our weight.\\" She then gives examples on why she thinks that the soda drinks are causing the problem \\"But the facts are clear, sugar-filled beverages are unhealthy.\\" In this quote she is appealing to the logos and in the next quote she is providing statistics for the logos, \\"A study by the University of Texas Health Science Center which tracked 1,550 people between the ages of 25 to 64 for eight years revealed a common theme: the more soda participants consumed daily, the greater the likelihood that they became overweight or obese.\\" She is showing through statistics that she researched and knows what she is talking about. She acknowledges that there are other sources that can lead to obesity but then strengthens the argument in favor of the soda ban by focusing on researched facts about the negative effects of sugary drinks.