Evaluating Opponents' Reasoning in Transport Funding Debate

Very Easy Argument Evaluation Evaluate Reasoning

The city council is considering a proposal to increase funding for local public transportation. Advocates argue that improved public transport will lead to lower traffic congestion and reduced air pollution. Opponents of the funding increase believe that the money would be better spent on road maintenance instead.

In evaluating this argument, which of the following is a potential flaw in the opponents' reasoning?

The opponents assume that all funding increases will lead to decreased road maintenance.

The opponents do not provide any evidence that improved public transport would lower traffic congestion.

The opponents claim that road maintenance is more important than public transport.

The opponents disregard the potential benefits of public transportation funding.

The opponents believe that reducing traffic congestion is not a legitimate concern.

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