The author spells out the conclujsion by saying that "fire department finds water more effective".

Therefore (C) - "anology between truth and water" is my pick.

Is it A ?

NSNguyen wrote:As one who has always believed that truth is our nation’s surest weapon in the propaganda war against our foes, I am distressed by reports of “disinformation” campaigns by American intelligence agents in Western Europe. In a disinformation campaign, untruths are disseminated through gullible local journalists in order to damage the interests of our enemies and protect our own. Those who defend this practice say that lying is necessary to counter Soviet disinformation campaigns aimed at damaging America’s political interests. These apologists contend that one must fight fire with fire. I would point out to the apologists that the fire department finds water more effective.
10. The author of the passage above bases his conclusion on which of the following?
(A) A circular definition of “disinformation”
(B) An example of the ineffectiveness of lying as a weapon in the propaganda war
(C) An analogy between truth and water
(D) An appeal to the authority of the fire department
(E) An attack on the character of American intelligence agents in Western Europe

not sure.. but i'll go for A. please let us know the correct answer mate!

IMO C

IMO C

I will go with C

hi..
tough one..
will do this by POE..

imo E


As one who has always believed that truth is our nation’s surest weapon in the propaganda war against our foes, I am distressed by reports of “disinformation” campaigns by American intelligence agents in Western Europe. In a disinformation campaign, untruths are disseminated through gullible local journalists in order to damage the interests of our enemies and protect our own. Those who defend this practice say that lying is necessary to counter Soviet disinformation campaigns aimed at damaging America’s political interests. These apologists contend that one must fight fire with fire. I would point out to the apologists that the fire department finds water more effective.

The author’s main point is that
(A) although disinformation campaigns may be effective, they are unacceptable on ethical grounds
(B) America’s moral standing in the world depends on its adherence to the truth
(C) the temporary political gains produced by disinformation campaigns generally give way to long-term losses
(D) Soviet disinformation campaigns have done little to damage America’s standing in Europe
(E) disinformation campaigns do not effectively serve the political interests of the United States

MY REASONING

A-->DOSEN TALK AT ALL EFFECTIVENESS of campaigns, no ethics whatsoever.

B-->DOSEN TALK ABOUT WHOLE of americas moral standing(its only he who believes that truth is a surest weapon)

C-->no mention whatsoever

D--> no talk about how MUCH soviet damage has been done

E-->remains after POE..also E author says that tackle fire with water and not F with F...as water is more effective....this means precisely that disinformation campaigns are not effective(though cannot be totally said)..

anyways we have to choose the answer that stinks the least..E does so.....


TOUGH ONE...................

AH....sorry fr the wrong post...my reply is to the question that is a follow up question of the same stimulus

Good Question: IMO - C

It's undoubtedly C

I totally agree. Answer should be c

I will go with option C