My Case Study and the Community

I think that the topic I have chosen for my Rhetorical Case Study affects the community simply because it involves one of the most popular names in America, Michael Phelps. Because he made such a name for himself with his performance at the 2008 Olympic Games, he cannot be far from the public eye. It is because of this that most everyone has heard about the issue of him smoking marijuana. The community is also affected because Michael Phelps is associated with the YMCA and programs for young athletes all around the nation. Children have now seen something unattractive in their hero and role model and have to sort through this information. Their view of a role model has been shaken and Phelps will have to regain the trust of his fans and admirers.