Is the following an example of valid reasoning:

In the current provisions of law, persons aged below 18 years are regarded as minors. This label keeps them from the election ballot box and military uniform, so in equal fairness, it should keep them from putting their lives in danger by driving whomever they want, wherever they want, whenever they want.

A. Yes, because it makes an accurate correlation to other current laws to prove a point.

B. Yes, because 18 is the age all people become capable of responsible adult behavior.

C. No, because it does not include a direct quote.

D. No, because it makes the issue unfairly emotional.

Question

Is the following an example of valid reasoning:

In the current provisions of law, persons aged below 18 years are regarded as minors. This label keeps them from the election ballot box and military uniform, so in equal fairness, it should keep them from putting their lives in danger by driving whomever they want, wherever they want, whenever they want.

A. Yes, because it makes an accurate correlation to other current laws to prove a point.

B. Yes, because 18 is the age all people become capable of responsible adult behavior.

C. No, because it does not include a direct quote.

D. No, because it makes the issue unfairly emotional.

Vocaloid · Answer

@sillybilly123 I'm going to get a second opinion on this one b/c I don't really like any of these answers, imho the original argument draws a false equivalence between voting/driving/serving in the military, but it's not emotional (?) so A?

sillybilly123 · Answer

Voca

duh.

anyone can drive