1000CR: Infer..

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1000CR: Infer..

by James_83 » Sun Sep 07, 2008 6:33 pm
At many colleges today, regulations have been imposed that forbid the use in speech or print of language that “offends” or “insults” the members of any group, especially women and racial, ethnic, and religious minorities. Although these regulations are defended in the name of “democracy,” they restrict freedom of speech and the press in a way that opposes the true spirit of democracy.
The argument above attempts to prove its case primarily by
(A) impugning the credentials of an opponent
(B) providing examples that support a theoretical principle
(C) taking advantage of inconsistencies in the definition of “democracy”
(D) revealing a contradiction in an opposing point of view
(E) appealing to the patriotic feelings of its audience
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by wizardofwashington » Sun Sep 07, 2008 7:19 pm
I'd pick D
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by banker1 » Tue Sep 09, 2008 6:53 am
I choose D as well.

(A), (B), and (E) are out of scope.

(C) is out because the definition of democracy is not discussed (more the idea of democracy)

(D) is the best answer, the author contridicts the argument by mentioning the true spirit of democracy.

What is the OA?

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by SUSHMA50 » Sun Sep 14, 2008 8:51 pm
IMO : C

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by tendays2go » Mon Sep 15, 2008 10:49 am
My pick - D.

contradiction lies in the fact that restrictions are imposed in the name of democracy though they are totally against the freedom of speech which is an essential part of democracy.

C- no definition provided in the stimulus.

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by kris77 » Thu May 12, 2016 1:15 pm
I'd be shocked if it wasn't D