Is there a fallacy in my statement?
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Original Question
Is there a fallacy in the following statement?
"The churches have sought in recent years to reassert their influence. The easiest way would be to demand a return of their schools, which wouldn't be practical, even if it was legal. But they might do two things: state with clarity their concerns and engage the public in a serious discussion about their ideas. Second, if Mr Thwaites is to be trusted, a reset with Minister Reid may well be on."
"The churches have sought in recent years to reassert their influence. The easiest way would be to demand a return of their schools, which wouldn't be practical, even if it was legal. But they might do two things: state with clarity their concerns and engage the public in a serious discussion about their ideas. Second, if Mr Thwaites is to be trusted, a reset with Minister Reid may well be on."
Answers
1The churches have sought in recent years to reassert their influence.
The ambiguity here is a problem. What is meant by "the churches"? To me, it sounds as if it means "some churches" but is being sold as "all churches" in order to magnify the importance.
The easiest way would be to demand a return of their schools, which wouldn't be practical, even if it was legal.
This seems like an obvious statement of opinion.
But they might do two things: state with clarity their concerns and engage the public in a serious discussion about their ideas.
Speculation/opinion.
Second, if Mr Thwaites is to be trusted, a reset with Minister Reid may well be on.
I am not sure what this means outside of the larger context. It might be an ad hominem or even poisoning the well, but it might also be justified.
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