"We could, for example, save lives by denying drivers' licenses to those over 65, but we do not"
Can anyone help me identify this fallacy? Or is this a fallacy?
http://www.nizkor.org/features/fallacies/
Assuming that everyone over 65 is a bad driver...
Which do you think that is?
I have looked over the different fallacies, and they all seem so similar, any hints?
http://www.nizkor.org/features/fallacies/hasty-generalization.html
Does anyone have time to read over an article and help me identify any fallacies or rhetoric.
Google "We could, for example, save lives by denying drivers' licenses to those over 65, but we do not" (without quotes) and click on the De-Demonizing Rum: What's wrong with 'underage' drinking? - legal ...
I have been struggling with this article and could use all the help I can get.
Thanks
The statement you provided does not necessarily contain a fallacy. However, it could contain a flawed argument if the intention is to make a generalization about the situation without considering relevant factors.
To determine if a fallacy exists, we need to evaluate the reasoning behind the statement. In this case, the argument suggests that denying driver's licenses to individuals aged 65 and above could save lives. However, the argument does not provide any evidence or justification for this claim, making it an unsupported assertion rather than a logical fallacy.
It's worth mentioning that if age-based restrictions for driver's licenses were proposed without considering individual capabilities or driving records, it could potentially be an example of a fallacy known as "hasty generalization" or "stereotyping." This occurs when a broad conclusion is made about a group without considering individual differences or relevant evidence.
Remember that understanding fallacies involves examining the specific context, reasoning, and evidence provided in an argument.