"Will Anyone Ever Be Happy with Their Insurance?"

Palmer, John. "Will Anyone Ever Be Happy With Their Insurance?" Canadian Press 24 May

2005.


The article I chose to site and evaluate is called “Will Anyone Ever Be Happy with Their Insurance?” The title sums up the entire argument of the article. It argues the changes in insurance in the Newfoundland. Insurance companies in Newfoundland will no longer base their auto insurance on age, gender, or marital status. Government Services Minister Dianne Whalen argues that many young drivers cannot afford to drive because the prices are so high. She also argues that it is unfair to make young drivers pay higher insurance rates when they are not causing accidents. The other side; Eclectic Econoclast argue that the insurance companies need their money, and it is unfair to make everyone pay more based on the new changes in Newfoundland. It is an interesting topic that has biased opinions, and these opinions change based on the age of the person. Obviously, young drivers as well as their parents want insurance rates to match everyone else’s, while older folks don’t want to have to pay more to balance out the insurance. Who is to decide at what age you’re a bad driver, and is this considered discrimination?

The website lists statistics, as well as relevant information that are of key importance to the argument of the article. It was published within the last two years, and has been updated since then. Also, it was published in the Canadian Press, which lets me know its correct information that would be applicable to use in my argument paper as well as anything else I might need it for. The article uses valuable individuals such as the Government Services Minister Dianne Whalen. Not only does the article involve valuable people, but it also gives quotes that were directly spoken. The purpose is clear, and that is to understand the argument of car insurance and the opinion of tow opposing parties. The article is targeted to people of all ages to inform them of the controversy, and also so they are aware that in some areas of the country, actions are being taken. Both sides of the argument have a good stand on their opinion and it’s very easy to understand and read.