Our town should double its fines for speeding. Studies show that higher fines result in less speeding, so increasing the fees should improve safety. There is no reason not to do this. If people can afford to pay a $50 fine, then surely they should be able to pay a $100 tine as well. How sound is the reasoning given to support the claim "Our town should double its fines for speeding"? Explain your response in 2 sentences. (4 points)
The reasoning given to support the claim is not sound. While it is true that studies show higher fines can lead to less speeding, assuming that if people can afford a $50 fine then they can afford a $100 fine is flawed as it overlooks the possibility that people may be more deterred by a $50 fine and may not be able to afford the increased amount.
