http://www.salon.com/2012/11/23/man_pulls_gun_on_balck_friday_line_cutter/
On November 23, the Associated Press published on the Salon about one more polemic black friday story. The articles begins in the form of an anecdote, quickly getting into the subject of how a man pulled out a gun at a San Antonio shopping mall because another shopper punched him as they were in line, waiting to come in at a Sears store. The author goes on and tells how it caused a turmoil and how the police got involved. He also provides a flashback on the story, explaining how earlier people were arguing and cutting line in fron of them. The article ends by stating the man had permission to carry the gun and won't be charged of anything, as he didn't commit any crimes.
The purpose of the article is to purely inform the reader of another black friday issue. He uses the anecdote form to keep the reader interested and also keeps the story short, going straight to the point. He achieves his purpose by quickly informing the reader about the incedent and keeping him focused on the main aspects of the story.
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