Principle JustifyDiff: Medium

Logic Breakdown

Passage Summary: A town official argues that even though skateboarding in the park is risky, we shouldn't ban it because the kids will just move to the streets, which are even worse.

Conclusion: The town should refrain from passing a law that bans skateboarding in River Park.

Reasoning: The primary goal of such laws is child safety, and banning park skateboarding would force children into the streets, which is a significantly more dangerous environment.

Analysis: This argument relies on a 'lesser of two evils' logic to justify inaction. To strengthen this as a Principle Justify question, we need a rule that connects the goal (safety) with the specific decision to allow a dangerous activity. Look for a principle stating that a restrictive policy should not be adopted if it results in a situation that is more dangerous than the one it seeks to prevent. The councillor is essentially prioritizing net safety outcomes over the elimination of a single specific risk.

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Which one of the following principles, if established, would provide the strongest support for the town councillor's argument?

Correct Answer
E
E captures exactly the councillor’s standard: avoid enacting ordinances aimed at eliminating danger if doing so would lead to greater dangers than the ones they seek to eliminate. That directly supports the conclusion not to ban park skateboarding because it would push children to a more dangerous alternative.
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