Edward Snowden
Edward Snowden
Hiren Shyani
BUS/275
July 01, 2013
Velonta Adams
Abstract Edward Snowden, commonly known as the whistle-blower is the most discussed topic in the country from last month. According to the Merriam’s online dictionary, whistle-blower, (n.d.) means, “one who reveals something covert or who informs against another.”(m-w.com, n.d.).
Analyze the reliability, credibility, and validity of the data used by the author. Data used in the article retrieved from the Washington Times, Snowden has been called more of a traitor instead of the whistle-blower. The author has written different articles before, and is reliable. Information used in the article does seem a little biased towards the author’s personal point of view towards the country and towards Ed Snowden. Arguments used in the article are valid and hold a strong position on where the author gets the information. The author makes great points about defending his country to sacrificing once life in protection of the country. Author goes in detail about whether countries should give Snowden asylum and jeopardize individual diplomatic relations with the US or send him back to the USA and let him have a fair trail and give him a stand to explain his part of the argument.
Identify any logical fallacies in the argument
‘Snowden is a common criminal. He should be arrested and prosecuted to fullest extent the law allows. It should be done as soon as possible. Arresting him would not create a public relations nightmare. It is the right thing to do. It is the only thing to do.”(Bella, 2013). Author here claims Snowden is simple plain criminal. He should be sent back to the US from anywhere he goes in the world, and should be prisoned for the longest time possible. Author here seems biased towards the topic. It is one thing to be upset and do or talk about careless things, but speaking about someone that has not beet tried or has given a chance to explain himself doesn’t seem right. Snowden did
Hiren Shyani
BUS/275
July 01, 2013
Velonta Adams
Abstract Edward Snowden, commonly known as the whistle-blower is the most discussed topic in the country from last month. According to the Merriam’s online dictionary, whistle-blower, (n.d.) means, “one who reveals something covert or who informs against another.”(m-w.com, n.d.).
Analyze the reliability, credibility, and validity of the data used by the author. Data used in the article retrieved from the Washington Times, Snowden has been called more of a traitor instead of the whistle-blower. The author has written different articles before, and is reliable. Information used in the article does seem a little biased towards the author’s personal point of view towards the country and towards Ed Snowden. Arguments used in the article are valid and hold a strong position on where the author gets the information. The author makes great points about defending his country to sacrificing once life in protection of the country. Author goes in detail about whether countries should give Snowden asylum and jeopardize individual diplomatic relations with the US or send him back to the USA and let him have a fair trail and give him a stand to explain his part of the argument.
Identify any logical fallacies in the argument
‘Snowden is a common criminal. He should be arrested and prosecuted to fullest extent the law allows. It should be done as soon as possible. Arresting him would not create a public relations nightmare. It is the right thing to do. It is the only thing to do.”(Bella, 2013). Author here claims Snowden is simple plain criminal. He should be sent back to the US from anywhere he goes in the world, and should be prisoned for the longest time possible. Author here seems biased towards the topic. It is one thing to be upset and do or talk about careless things, but speaking about someone that has not beet tried or has given a chance to explain himself doesn’t seem right. Snowden did
References: Bella, P. (2013, June). Middle Class Guy. Retrieved from http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/middle-class-guy/2013/jun/10/edward-snowden-should-be-arrested-and-prosecuted/ Whistle-Blower, according to the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. Retrieved From http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whistle-blower Roberts, D. (2013 July). Edward Snowden: Obama guilty of deceit over extradition. Retrieved from http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jul/02/edward-snowden-barack-obama-wikileaks