Cheating may be an excuse for the phrase; survival of the fittest or is it an epidemic of moral corruption? Since the advent of modern competitive sport, winning has always been the ultimate goal. Honesty, honor and fairness have taken a back seat. The purpose of the essay May The Best Cheater Win, by Harry Bruce, is to inform how cheating has become widespread and accepted in America. Sports are an integral part of American culture and in fact an entire industry exists thanks to these competitive sports. The result of these competitive sports has led to the moral corruption of most athletes, as they will do anything to win. Harry Bruce discusses the distortion of right and wrong that has seeped into all levels of sport, from the children's league to the regional division. He confidently informs his reader that organized sports not only "offer benefits to youth" but "also offer a massive agenda of moral corruption." The tone of this essay is largely persuasive but becomes sarcastic as it progresses towards the end. His unique use of diction clearly supports the persuasive tone for his readers. The author's use of the word "tongue lashing", to describe the way in which a football player "may find himself writhing under the lashings of a coach", gives the harsh impression that players are forced to cheat how slaves are forced to work. Secondly, the use of exaggerated adjectives such as "astronomical salaries" is exaggerated to the point that the reader begins to agree with his arguments. His use of harsh words and exaggerated adjectives gives insightful depth to his arguments and in return consistently supports his persuasive tone. His syntax also supports his tone, since he expresses his biased opinion to demonstrate h... halfway through the paper... to realize that "cheating in the cause of victory was therefore" acceptable. All these topics put together give the reader the basic objective of the essay. The author's aim has certainly been achieved, as his arguments are logical and objective. He builds his arguments through verifiable evidence, which mainly involves reference to other literary works or people, in order to draw a logical conclusion. His arguments persuaded me to think that the scam has not only been widespread and accepted in America, but has also penetrated Canada. I am able to support my opinion as I myself have experienced foul play during my regional football matches. Furthermore, the final sentence of the essay in which the author mocks Pooley for believing that "sports should not be immoral, rather it should be fun" creates a balanced persuasive effect with a hint of sarcasm..