Kizspy | Question: 56 (Choose 1 answer)
Have a look at the following passage. What is wrong with the counter-argument?
Argument: Research suggests that restorative and reparative punishments, such as community-service sentences, result in a reduction of repeat offenders. This is particularly the case for minor, non-violent offenses. The justice system should reduce the amount of prison sentences and increase the number of community-service sentences for minor, non-violent offences.*Counter-argument: According to crime statistics, between 50% and 60% of all released prisoners will re-offend. If you take criminals out of jail and let them free on the street you will be putting innocent people's lives in danger.*
*Arguments are fictional
A. It assumes that there is a cause effect relationship between the two trends
B. It draws a conclusion based on too little evidence
C. It misrepresents the original argument
D. All of the answers are incorrect
