Logic Breakdown

Passage Summary: There is a rule that says we shouldn't punish people for breaking nature laws if they aren't actually hurting the animal's survival; therefore, snake charmers should be exempt from the ban on catching snakes.

Conclusion: Snake charmers who break the law against capturing wild snakes should not be prosecuted.

Reasoning: A general principle states that wildlife protection laws shouldn't be enforced against those who don't threaten the animal population, and the snake law was intended for population protection.

Analysis: This is a Principle Justify question where we must bridge the gap between the general rule and the specific case. The principle only grants immunity if the person's actions 'do not threaten wild animal populations.' To make the application valid, we must establish that snake charmers specifically meet this criteria. Look for an answer that confirms the activities of snake charmers have a negligible or non-existent impact on the overall snake population.

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Which one of the following, if true, most justifies the above application of the principle?

Correct Answer
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It shows that snake charmers have only a minimal effect on wild populations, which is exactly the condition needed to trigger the principle’s conclusion that the law should not be enforced against them.
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