Politics, lust, and drama; what more could you ask for in a television series. In the West Wing, the president has his back against the wall with an employee, or does he? In the episode "Pilot" the president is faced with a pressing political issue. Josh ,one of the president's employees, goes on national television and debates with a host about religion and politics. Not only does he insults the host, he insult Christians and puts the president and the government in an award position. This is the most pressing political issue that the president has to deal with because it was a public offense to the host and millions of Christian Americans. Even though politics and religion are not supposed to go hand and hand, it plays a big part in our government. Almost all of our presidents have been Christians and proud of it as it was widely accepted. So to bring up religion and make that comment in a tense situation was a downfall for Josh regardless if he was just being honesty. Josh also represents the president as well as the government. After the show was over, it was expected of the president to fire Josh. Tension and rumors circulated the white house as Josh's judgement was coming closer. The president was pressured by the host as she tried to get an abundant amount of money as an apology. But luckily the president saw through the incompetence group and sent them on their way with Josh still employed.
I think you mean awkward and honest, not award and honesty. Also, you need to say more about the issue of separation of church and state, and you need to think about freedom of speech. Does Josh lose his right to freedom of speech as well. Should Josh be muzzled?
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