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by akhpad » Tue Jul 20, 2010 2:52 am
Source: Veritas Prep CR-1

Q47.
Raymond: Although some people claim it is inconsistent to support freedom of speech and also support legislation limiting the amount of violence in TV programs, it is not. We can limit TV program content because the damage done by violent programs is more harmful than the decrease in freedom of speech that would result from the limitations envisioned by the legislation.

Which one of the following principles, if valid, most helps to justify Raymond's reasoning?

A) In evaluating legislation that would impinge on a basic freedom, we should consider the consequences of not passing the legislation

B) One can support freedom of speech while at the same time recognizing that other interests can sometimes override

C) When facing a choice between restricting freedom of speech or not, we must decide based on what would make the greatest number of people the happiest

D) If the exercise of a basic freedom leads to some harm, then the exercise of that freedom should be restricted.

E) In some circumstances, we should tolerate regulations that impinge on a basic freedom.

OA: B

What is the conclusion?
I could not able to proceed.
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by ayushiiitm » Tue Jul 20, 2010 4:18 am
IMO C

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by FightWithGMAT » Tue Jul 20, 2010 6:31 am
akhp77 wrote:Source: Veritas Prep CR-1

Q47.
Raymond: Although some people claim it is inconsistent to support freedom of speech and also support legislation limiting the amount of violence in TV programs, it is not. We can limit TV program content because the damage done by violent programs is more harmful than the decrease in freedom of speech that would result from the limitations envisioned by the legislation.

Which one of the following principles, if valid, most helps to justify Raymond's reasoning?

A) In evaluating legislation that would impinge on a basic freedom, we should consider the consequences of not passing the legislation

B) One can support freedom of speech while at the same time recognizing that other interests can sometimes override

C) When facing a choice between restricting freedom of speech or not, we must decide based on what would make the greatest number of people the happiest

D) If the exercise of a basic freedom leads to some harm, then the exercise of that freedom should be restricted.

E) In some circumstances, we should tolerate regulations that impinge on a basic freedom.
IMO D

B may also be a contender, but D looks more fit here.
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by Shawshank » Tue Jul 20, 2010 7:12 am
IMO -- D
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by sumanr84 » Tue Jul 20, 2010 7:19 am
Its D..I was really struggling with the grammar used in this CR too.
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by PurpleReign » Tue Jul 20, 2010 3:38 pm
I vote for D

A is outside of the scope.

B doesn't bolster his argument.

C is outside of the scope because it talks about what would appease people vs. what would keep them safe. It is tempting though.

D) Address and supports the "we can make an exception and restrict violence in TV programming because it is potentially harmful" argument.

E) This sounds tempting as well, but I think it's too general and it doesn't reference the argument as specifically as D does.
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by reply2spg » Wed Jul 21, 2010 9:44 am
What is the difficulty level of this question?
akhp77 wrote:Source: Veritas Prep CR-1

Q47.
Raymond: Although some people claim it is inconsistent to support freedom of speech and also support legislation limiting the amount of violence in TV programs, it is not. We can limit TV program content because the damage done by violent programs is more harmful than the decrease in freedom of speech that would result from the limitations envisioned by the legislation.

Which one of the following principles, if valid, most helps to justify Raymond's reasoning?

A) In evaluating legislation that would impinge on a basic freedom, we should consider the consequences of not passing the legislation

B) One can support freedom of speech while at the same time recognizing that other interests can sometimes override

C) When facing a choice between restricting freedom of speech or not, we must decide based on what would make the greatest number of people the happiest

D) If the exercise of a basic freedom leads to some harm, then the exercise of that freedom should be restricted.

E) In some circumstances, we should tolerate regulations that impinge on a basic freedom.

OA: B

What is the conclusion?
I could not able to proceed.
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by brijesh » Wed Jul 21, 2010 11:42 am
akhp77 wrote:Source: Veritas Prep CR-1

Q47.
Raymond: Although some people claim it is inconsistent to support freedom of speech and also support legislation limiting the amount of violence in TV programs, it is not. We can limit TV program content because the damage done by violent programs is more harmful than the decrease in freedom of speech that would result from the limitations envisioned by the legislation.

Which one of the following principles, if valid, most helps to justify Raymond's reasoning?

A) In evaluating legislation that would impinge on a basic freedom, we should consider the consequences of not passing the legislation

B) One can support freedom of speech while at the same time recognizing that other interests can sometimes override

C) When facing a choice between restricting freedom of speech or not, we must decide based on what would make the greatest number of people the happiest

I think C is the best choice. D is close but i would prefer C because the number got the weightage here, read the sentance "damage done by violent programs is more harmful than the decrease in freedom of speech that would result from the limitations envisioned by the legislation."

D) If the exercise of a basic freedom leads to some harm, then the exercise of that freedom should be restricted.

E) In some circumstances, we should tolerate regulations that impinge on a basic freedom.

OA: B

What is the conclusion?
I could not able to proceed.
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by paes » Wed Jul 21, 2010 6:17 pm
IMO B

I think the question is very simple.

Except B, all the other choice are talking about 'basic freedom' but the argument never talks about the word basic.
all others are out of scope.
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by YellowSapphire » Tue Jul 12, 2011 12:54 am
Conclusion is
It is consistent to support freedom of speech, and
It is also consistent to support legislation limiting the amount of violence in TV programs

But what is the meaning of option B?
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by Ozlemg » Tue Jul 12, 2011 12:22 pm
why not A?
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