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- Oct 2024
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asks a question with an obvious answer, a question phrased in such a way that it pushes us to agree with the author without examining the real range of possibilities. This loaded question implies that there are only two options, one of them very bad.
I highly agree with this statement, as I have experienced it being used. some individuals rather win the argument by making a statement or question that baits the listener onto agreeing with the individual, it can be seen as a form of manipulation.
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The First Amendment guarantees the right of free speech to all Americans. Therefore, teachers have the right to express themselves freely in the classroom.
it guarantees the right of free speech but it doesn't free the person from the potential of consequences. an example of this could be yelling fire at a theater.
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In order to make a point that is worth making, we may need facts or evidence, but we will also need ways to connect those specifics to bigger points or other related specifics.
I highly agree with this statement, strong arguments need well researched facts. recently I saw a lot of arguments that are not backed up by facts are often misleading, I see a lot of arguments that obtain personal bias rather than facts.
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