The following appeared in a newspaper editorial:
"The claims of some politicians that we are on the brink of an energy crisis are misguided. We have enough oil in reserve to see us through any production shortage and the supply of in-ground oil is in no danger of running out any time soon. There is thus no need to set aside the technology and infrastructure of a century of oil-based energy."
Discuss how well reasoned you find this argument. Point out flaws in the argument's logic and analyze the argument's underlying assumptions. In addition, evaluate how supporting evidence is used and what evidence might counter the argument's conclusion. You may also discuss what additional evidence could be used to strengthen the argument or what changes would make the argument more logically sound.
The argument that the soon-expected energy crisis is misguided and that there is enough supply of in-ground oil omits some important concerns that must be addressed to substantiate the argument. The editor criticizes the current belief by some politicians that the energy crisis is soon to happen and states that there is no danger of running out of in-ground oil any time soon. This supposed fact alone does not constitute a sound evidence and the editor overlooks important concerns regarding energy crisis.
First of all, the editor fails to analyze a supposed evidence thoroughly. It is stated ...
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