A question is given followed by two arguments. Decide which of the arguments is/are strong/weak with respect to the question.
Question:
Should the government control the country's news channels?
Arguments:
P. News is controlled by the Government in many countries.
Q: No, controlling any news loses its reliability.

Question: Should the government control the country's news channels?

Arguments: P. News is controlled by the Government in many countries.

Q. No, controlling any news loses its reliability.

Argument P: This argument states that news is controlled by the government in many countries, but it does not address whether it is beneficial or justifiable. Simply pointing out that something is done elsewhere does not automatically justify the action. Therefore, this argument is weak because it lacks reasoning about why the government should or should not control news channels.

Argument Q: This argument states that controlling news affects its reliability. It addresses a significant consequence of government control: the potential loss of trust in the news. Since it discusses the impact of control on the credibility of information, it provides a strong and relevant reason against government control. Thus, this argument is strong.

Argument P is weak.

Argument Q is strong.

Correct answer is (b) (Argument Q is strong.)