The article I chose to analyze is “Airport Screeners Could See X-Rated X-Rays” by Joe Sharkey (Elements of Argument, P. 15-17). Joe Sharkey is a NEW YORK TIMES columnist and author. His columns focus primarily on business travel, although his nonfiction books focus on criminal misconduct. He also co-wrote a novel, Lady Gold. At one time he was deputy national editor of the Wall Street Journal, city editor of the Albany Times-Union and a reporter for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Knowing the author is important because you know they are accredited and knowledgeable about the subject they are writing about. There are so many people who just write without knowing exactly what they are talking about, giving false accusations or their own opinions on things. So, knowing the author makes it a little easier for you when talking to other people about their article, since you will know who the author is and some of their background. You wouldn't want a doctor to write an article about teeth and oral health, nor would you want a dentist to write an article about broken arms and legs. However, you would want a doctor to write about broken arms and legs and a dentist to write about teeth and oral hygiene. Airport Screeners Could See Classified X-rays X was published on May 24, 2005. It is important to know the publication date. , because it allows people to understand the events that happened during that time and the events that happened up to that time. This helps individuals better understand the story from another individual's point of view. This article was published four years after the events of September 11 and one year after the explosion of two planes in Russia. Both events occur...... middle of paper ......ing. He mainly talks about new technologies introduced in airports. However, this new technology allows people to know about the new controllers installed in airports as well as what they will do and how they will work. It outlines important facts, views and ways on how these new screeners will contribute to airport security not only to keep themselves and their staff alive and safe, but also to keep you keep alive and safe. In 2005, controllers were an improved technology for the airport, but not foolproof. As this technology is better, there are still opportunities for people to obtain prohibited items through security. For example, in his article he states that "a weapon or pack of explosives could be tucked into the flabby folds of the body which would not be penetrated by the scanner." However, since these scanners were installed, no major attacks have taken place on American soil...