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02 Dec 2019, 02:11
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"In general, people are not as concerned as they were a decade ago about regulating their intake of red meat and fatty cheeses. Walk into Heart's Delight, a store that started selling organic fruits and vegetables and whole-grain flours in the 1960's, and you will also find a wide selection of cheeses made with high butterfat content. Next door, the owners of the Good Earth Cafe, an old vegetarian restaurant, are still making a modest living, but the owners of the new House of Beef across the street are millionaires."
The argument claims that people are not as concerned as they were a decade ago about regulating their intake of red meat and fatty cheeses, hence store owners that run a business in the poultry business will earn higher than those in other food businesses. Stated in this way the argument is flawed and fails to mention several key factors, on the basis of which it could be evaluated. The conclusion relies on assumptions, for which there is no clear evidence, therefore the argument is rather weak, unconvincing and has several flaws.
The argument readily assumes and generalizes that people are not as concernced as they were, with their diet, regarding red meat and fatty cheeses. However, this sort of wording is very vague and general. For instance, the author fails to specify whether this observation is seen on a global or country level. For example, this could be seen false in countries like the United State or New Zealand where poultry is readily available, but true in countries like Africa where people rely heavily on dairy products. This statement could further be strengthened by providing further details and possible studies about the increase in poultry consumption, especially red meat, on a more narrow scope such as on the country or even state level.
The argument claims that businesses that run poultry catered restaurants eventually make millions, whereas a vegetarian restaurant will make a decent living. The argument itself is a very subjective and unsubstantiated statement, moreover fails to clearly identify the boundaries of a decent living. The Poultry businesses could be earning millions but the facts regarding costs of running such a business are absent and non existent. As a matter of fact, other Food restaurants might not be earning as much, but their operation costs could be much lower to a point that balances out. Therefore, providing a further analysis on the operations of the different business along with a detailed statement of their financials could further provide light on the situation.
In conclusion, the argument is flawed and therefore unconvincing. It could be considerably strengthened if the author clearly mentions all the relevant facts. In order to assess the merits of a certain situation, it is essential to have full knowledge of all the contribution factors.
"In general, people are not as concerned as they were a decade ago about regulating their intake of red meat and fatty cheeses. Walk into Heart's Delight, a store that started selling organic fruits and vegetables and whole-grain flours in the 1960's, and you will also find a wide selection of cheeses made with high butterfat content. Next door, the owners of the Good Earth Cafe, an old vegetarian restaurant, are still making a modest living, but the owners of the new House of Beef across the street are millionaires."
The argument claims that people are not as concerned as they were a decade ago about regulating their intake of red meat and fatty cheeses, hence store owners that run a business in the poultry business will earn higher than those in other food businesses. Stated in this way the argument is flawed and fails to mention several key factors, on the basis of which it could be evaluated. The conclusion relies on assumptions, for which there is no clear evidence, therefore the argument is rather weak, unconvincing and has several flaws.
The argument readily assumes and generalizes that people are not as concernced as they were, with their diet, regarding red meat and fatty cheeses. However, this sort of wording is very vague and general. For instance, the author fails to specify whether this observation is seen on a global or country level. For example, this could be seen false in countries like the United State or New Zealand where poultry is readily available, but true in countries like Africa where people rely heavily on dairy products. This statement could further be strengthened by providing further details and possible studies about the increase in poultry consumption, especially red meat, on a more narrow scope such as on the country or even state level.
The argument claims that businesses that run poultry catered restaurants eventually make millions, whereas a vegetarian restaurant will make a decent living. The argument itself is a very subjective and unsubstantiated statement, moreover fails to clearly identify the boundaries of a decent living. The Poultry businesses could be earning millions but the facts regarding costs of running such a business are absent and non existent. As a matter of fact, other Food restaurants might not be earning as much, but their operation costs could be much lower to a point that balances out. Therefore, providing a further analysis on the operations of the different business along with a detailed statement of their financials could further provide light on the situation.
In conclusion, the argument is flawed and therefore unconvincing. It could be considerably strengthened if the author clearly mentions all the relevant facts. In order to assess the merits of a certain situation, it is essential to have full knowledge of all the contribution factors.
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