Argument: "Censorship is essential for national security."Which weakens it?
Correct answer: A. Censorship limits freedom
- A. Censorship limits freedom
- B. Governments protect citizens
- C. Security matters
- D. People obey laws
Explanation
The correct answer is Option A: Censorship limits freedom. This statement weakens the argument by highlighting a potential downside of censorship, which is the restriction of personal freedoms. If censorship limits freedom, it might not be justifiable even for national security, thus undermining the argument's claim. Option B, Governments protect citizens, supports the argument by suggesting that government actions, such as censorship, are protective measures. Option C, Security matters, aligns with the argument by emphasizing the importance of security. Option D, People obey laws, is irrelevant to the argument about the necessity of censorship for national security.
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