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The purpose of regulation of Cannabis (marijuana) was to [#permalink]
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The purpose of regulation of Cannabis (marijuana) was to restrict the growth in the number of people consuming a "habit-forming drug" and to lower the incidence of violent crimes. Several large newspaper publications and organizations ran campaigns in the 1930s that demonized marijuana and emphasized a connection between marijuana and crime. But even alcohol can lead to abuse and violence if in the wrong hands; yet everyone today would agree that prohibiting alcohol, a product so ingrained in people's social life today, would be preposterous. Hence, regulation of marijuana makes no sense and should be repealed. Which of the following, if true, would provide the most support for the argument above? (A) Alcohol has been known to cause violence and crime. (B) The benefits of marijuana outweigh those of alcohol. (C) The regulation of marijuana does not deter the sort of activity known to result in violent crime. (D) The regulation of marijuana is not enforceable. (E) Alcohol is readily available to anyone who wants to obtain it.
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Re: The purpose of regulation of Cannabis [#permalink]
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Vineetk wrote: The purpose of regulation of Cannabis (marijuana) was to restrict the growth in the number of people consuming a "habit-forming drug" and to lower the incidence of violent crimes. Several large newspaper publications and organizations ran campaigns in the 1930s that demonized marijuana and emphasized a connection between marijuana and crime. But even alcohol can lead to abuse and violence if in the wrong hands; yet everyone today would agree that prohibiting alcohol, a product so ingrained in people's social life today, would be preposterous. Hence, regulation of marijuana makes no sense and should be repealed. Which of the following, if true, would provide the most support for the argument above? (A) Alcohol has been known to cause violence and crime. (B) The benefits of marijuana outweigh those of alcohol. (C) The regulation of marijuana does not deter the sort of activity known to result in violent crime. (D) The regulation of marijuana is not enforceable. (E) Alcohol is readily available to anyone who wants to obtain it. I'm not so sure of the OA. It is just repeating what is already given in the argument. I think C would make a better answer choice.
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Re: The purpose of regulation of Cannabis [#permalink]
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MacFauz wrote: Vineetk wrote: The purpose of regulation of Cannabis (marijuana) was to restrict the growth in the number of people consuming a "habit-forming drug" and to lower the incidence of violent crimes. Several large newspaper publications and organizations ran campaigns in the 1930s that demonized marijuana and emphasized a connection between marijuana and crime. But even alcohol can lead to abuse and violence if in the wrong hands; yet everyone today would agree that prohibiting alcohol, a product so ingrained in people's social life today, would be preposterous. Hence, regulation of marijuana makes no sense and should be repealed. Which of the following, if true, would provide the most support for the argument above? (A) Alcohol has been known to cause violence and crime. (B) The benefits of marijuana outweigh those of alcohol. (C) The regulation of marijuana does not deter the sort of activity known to result in violent crime. (D) The regulation of marijuana is not enforceable. (E) Alcohol is readily available to anyone who wants to obtain it. I'm not so sure of the OA. It is just repeating what is already given in the argument. I think C would make a better answer choice.
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Re: The purpose of regulation of Cannabis [#permalink]
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OA is right. The problem here is there is an inconsistent law on one side we have Marijuana >> is related to crime Alcohol >>> could lead to crime but no law for this ( if you add A to this then it fills a gap) The main question to answer is, why the law on marijuana should be removed and why this law doesn't make sense? only A does that, cos its providing an additional assumption, which supports and answers the question. (if you go by their framework its method number 2 to strengthen an argument) I would also think of this question as, it strengthens one side and weakens the other... If you look carefully at C, it doesn't answer the question.
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Re: The purpose of regulation of Cannabis [#permalink]
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Hi, I agree with Nelz. 'C' provides a DIFFERENT reason for not banning Cannabis. So whilst it would provide support to an overall movement to not ban Cannabis, it says nothing about the actual argument being made in the question that both Alcohol and Cannabis have the same effects so should be treated the same. A tricky one... James
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Re: The purpose of regulation of Cannabis [#permalink]
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plumber250 wrote: Hi,
I agree with Nelz.
'C' provides a DIFFERENT reason for not banning Cannabis. So whilst it would provide support to an overall movement to not ban Cannabis, it says nothing about the actual argument being made in the question that both Alcohol and Cannabis have the same effects so should be treated the same.
A tricky one...
James Hello James, One doubt, Isnt A a restatement of a premise? the 3 line in the argument says " But even alcohol can lead to abuse and violence if in the wrong hands" so we already know OH indirectly causes crimes, then how can Option A strengthen the Argument? Cheers
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Re: The purpose of regulation of Cannabis [#permalink]
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Jp27 wrote: plumber250 wrote: Hi,
I agree with Nelz.
'C' provides a DIFFERENT reason for not banning Cannabis. So whilst it would provide support to an overall movement to not ban Cannabis, it says nothing about the actual argument being made in the question that both Alcohol and Cannabis have the same effects so should be treated the same.
A tricky one...
James Hello James, One doubt, Isnt A a restatement of a premise? the 3 line in the argument says " But even alcohol can lead to abuse and violence if in the wrong hands" so we already know OH indirectly causes crimes, then how can Option A strengthen the Argument? Cheers Hi Jp27, Here's the difference: The passage merely SUGGESTS that alcohol CAN lead to abuse: "But even alcohol can lead to abuse and violence if in the wrong hands" Answer choice (A) actually tells you to consider the possibility that that statement is ACTUALLY true.So the difference is the passage only suggested that it COULD be true. Whereas (A) suggested that it ACTUALLY IS true. Remember the question: "Which of the following, if true, would provide the most support for the argument above?" Clearly, we don't know that (A) is true based on the passage. But we are asked to consider - WHAT IF (A) were ACTUALLY true. If we knew for a fact that alcohol has been known to cause violence and crime - then this supporting point is no longer just a guess. There is actual backing to this statement. That's one way to SUPPORT the argument above. Hope that helps. Here's the original question along with a video explanation: http://www.gmatpill.com/gmat-practice-t ... stion/1314
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Re: The purpose of regulation of Cannabis [#permalink]
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gmatpill wrote: Jp27 wrote: plumber250 wrote: Hi,
I agree with Nelz.
'C' provides a DIFFERENT reason for not banning Cannabis. So whilst it would provide support to an overall movement to not ban Cannabis, it says nothing about the actual argument being made in the question that both Alcohol and Cannabis have the same effects so should be treated the same.
A tricky one...
James Hello James, One doubt, Isnt A a restatement of a premise? the 3 line in the argument says " But even alcohol can lead to abuse and violence if in the wrong hands" so we already know OH indirectly causes crimes, then how can Option A strengthen the Argument? Cheers Hi Jp27, Here's the difference: The passage merely SUGGESTS that alcohol CAN lead to abuse: "But even alcohol can lead to abuse and violence if in the wrong hands" Answer choice (A) actually tells you to consider the possibility that that statement is ACTUALLY true.So the difference is the passage only suggested that it COULD be true. Whereas (A) suggested that it ACTUALLY IS true. Remember the question: "Which of the following, if true, would provide the most support for the argument above?" Clearly, we don't know that (A) is true based on the passage. But we are asked to consider - WHAT IF (A) were ACTUALLY true. If we knew for a fact that alcohol has been known to cause violence and crime - then this supporting point is no longer just a guess. There is actual backing to this statement. That's one way to SUPPORT the argument above. Hope that helps. Here's the original question along with a video explanation: http://www.gmatpill.com/gmat-practice-t ... stion/1314yes that helps. Very subtle diff, A makes sense now. Good Q. Cheers
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