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As one who has always believed that truth is our nation s [#permalink]
 03 Mar 2010, 12:08
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As one who has always believed that truth is our nation’s surest weapon in the propaganda war against our foes, I am distressed by reports of “disinformation” campaigns by American intelligence agents in Western Europe. In a disinformation campaign, untruths are disseminated through gullible local journalists in order to damage the interests of our enemies and protect our own. Those who defend this practice say that lying is necessary to counter Soviet disinformation campaigns aimed at damaging America’s political interests. These apologists contend that one must fight fire with fire. I would point out to the apologists that the fire department finds water more effective.
The author’s main point is that
(A) although disinformation campaigns may be effective, they are unacceptable on ethical grounds
(B) America’s moral standing in the world depends on its adherence to the truth
(C) the temporary political gains produced by disinformation campaigns generally give way to long-term losses
(D) Soviet disinformation campaigns have done little to damage America’s standing in Europe
(E) disinformation campaigns do not effectively serve the political interests of the United States
I picked (B) and need explanation for why it is wrong.
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Re: CR - “disinformation” campaigns [#permalink]
03 Mar 2010, 14:26
By process of elemination and making sense of whats left-
The author’s main point is that
(A) although disinformation campaigns may be effective, they are unacceptable on ethical grounds
Ethical grounds not discussed.
(B) America’s moral standing in the world depends on its adherence to the truth
America's Moral standing in the world not discussed.
(C) the temporary political gains produced by disinformation campaigns generally give way to long-term losses
Not discussed in the passage.
(D) Soviet disinformation campaigns have done little to damage America’s standing in Europe
The extent of damage is not discussed.
(E) disinformation campaigns do not effectively serve the political interests of the United States
(i) The author says that he would point out to the apologists that the fire department finds water more effective.
(ii) Fire = Soviet's disinformation campaigns aimed at damaging America’s political interests.
(iii) The author believes that fire cannot be effectively faught with fire.
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Re: CR - “disinformation” campaigns
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03 Mar 2010, 14:26
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