The theory and practice of argumentation and debate

by Victor Alvin Ketcham

1. All things which are unjust to the American people should be abolished.

2. The protective tariff is unjust to the American people.

3. Therefore the protective tariff should be abolished.

D

1. All things which breed corruption should be abolished.

2. The protective tariff breeds corruption.

3. Therefore the protective tariff should be abolished.

E

1. All governmental policies the usefulness of which has long since ceased should be abolished.

2. The protective tariff is a governmental policy the usefulness of which has long since ceased.