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Not wearing a seatbelt in a moving vehicle is illegal and punishable. However, X argues that since not wearing a seatbelt can at most only harm the person who has chosen not to wear a seatbelt, and does not harm any other person, it should not be illegal or punishable.
Which of the following facts, if true, would weaken X’s argument?
Not wearing a seatbelt in a moving vehicle is illegal and punishable. However, X argues that since not wearing a seatbelt can at most only harm the person who has chosen not to wear a seatbelt, and does not harm any other person, it should not be illegal or punishable.
Which of the following facts, if true, would weaken X’s argument?
Which of the following facts, if true, would weaken X’s argument?
Updated On: Aug 4, 2024
- People who don’t wear a seatbelt are likely to suffer severe injuries in the event of an accident, and consequently make use of public health resources such as government hospitals
- In the event of an accident, people who are not wearing a seatbelt may also be thrown about and cause harm to other people or property
- Both (a) and (b)
- Neither (a) nor (b)
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The Correct Option is C
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The correct option is (C): Both (a) and (b)
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