The recent issue in the surplus population of Asians has sparked considerable debate

amongst the general population. In an untitled opinion piece (VCE Discussion Space 2/6/18)
by Brown Jack, Jack argues that Asians are doing more harm than good. Addressing his
audience of white Australians in a critical and aggressive tone, Jack frames the excessive
number of Asians in Australia as a threat to Australian culture, and even Australian lives.
Jack opens his opinion piece strongly voicing ‘fuck Asians man’. This powerful phrase is
utilised in an effort to draw readers in, which influences the audience to fully comprehend
Jack’s point of view from the commencement of his piece. Furthermore, the use of the more
casual term ‘man’ is also effective in creating an emotional connection between Jack and
the audience which may compel readers to be persuaded of his view on the negative effects
of the Asian population. By opening with this authoritative declaration, Jack seeks to create
a fondness within white Australians towards his ideology, which may then coerce readers to
be more receptive towards Jack’s negative perspective towards Asians.
In addition, Jack argues that Asians turn ‘our beautiful white Australian cuisine’ into ‘dirty,
Asian, smelly curry’. Jack’s use of adjectives is effective in contrasting ‘beautiful white
Australian cuisine’ with ‘dirty Asian, smelly curry’. This distinct contrast conveys to readers
the drastic results that with the incorporation of Asian cuisine in Australia, thus compelling
the audience to feel disgust and disgrace towards Asian culture. Jack further proves his
position by using the evidence that ‘even the WHO (World Health Organisation) says they
are smelly!’ By using a credible source, Jack attempts to confirm his argument which may
influence readers to be clear of any existing doubt towards Jack’s declaration. The use of the
word ‘even’ is also effective in adding emphasis to Jack’s evidence which may influence his
audience to be persuaded that Asians and their food really are smelly.
Throughout the opinion piece Jack’s tone modulates to a more sincere register when he
argues that Asians are threat to road safety. Jack opens this argument with shocking
evidence that ’98.7% of ALL Australian road deaths are caused by an Asian or someone of
Asian descent’. By opening this argument with a powerful piece of evidence, Jack attempts
to surprise the audience, which may lead to readers feeling shocked and appalled. Jack also
adds that the death toll of Asians on the road is ‘only 16.8%’ whereas ‘Aussies cop a
whopping 63.2%’. This clear contrast in percentages is utilised to convey the idea that
although Asians are the majority of perpetrators of road deaths, they are also the minority
of victims. This distinction may then induce readers to feel enraged towards Asians, and feel
a strong sense of hatred towards them.
In a final attempt to persuade readers, Jack argues that white Australians must ‘stand
together’ to stop the Asian’s negative impacts. Jack’s use of inclusive language may compel
readers to feel like they are a part of something, thus influencing them to be swayed
towards Jack’s view that Asians must be stopped. This in combination with Jack’s profile
picture – in which he appears to look disgusted – is effective in making clear to readers of
Jack’s negative views towards Asians. Jack also attempts to utilise his face to form a stronger
emotional connection with readers, which may thus induce them to feel sympathy towards
– what appears to be – Jack’s strong dissatisfaction towards Asians.
Jack’s opinion piece is effective in criticizing the Asian population of Australia. The piece
mainly highlights the negative impacts Asians have towards Australian life and culture,
whilst also being interjected with Jack’s personal views on Asians. Jack calls on citizens
belonging in the white Australian group to rally against Asians before more harm is done.