Summarize a key argument from James Crosswhite's *Deep Rhetoric*, and use that argument to help you better articulate your current stance on the extent to which Pussy Riot's "I Can't Breathe" should be understood as good or as bad argument.

Crosswhite's Deep Rhetoric reminded me of a key point to remember throughout all controversial topics... to respect the opposition's intelligence and humanity. It is so easy to disregard another human based off of their moral beliefs and opinions. To even become rude and backlash towards them as a response. However, that isn't the way to succesfully in act change or an action. It is important to try to take on different lenses in order to realize that everyone's persepective is different, and each perspective contributes to society ( whether positive or negative). With that being said, I still believe that though Pussy Riot's had positive intentions in the making of their video, that they still went about it in a negative way. Their argument, neither good nor bad, was solely based on their Russian narrative and/or lens. While using Eric Garner's story to create a connection between various forms of police brutality, they erase the narrative of Eric. Consequently, erasing the cross cultural connection and their intention all together.

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