The fallacious analogy in President Reagan's passage is that "He assumes economic freedom is analogous to freedom of speech." While both concepts relate to broader ideas of liberty, the mechanisms and implications of economic freedom and freedom of speech are distinct. Reagan's comparison simplifies complex social and economic realities, failing to account for the nuances and differences between these two forms of freedom.
"Reagan speech from the Brandenburg Gate" by Ronald Reagan Adenauer, Erhard, Reuter, and other leaders understood the practical importance of liberty--that just as truth can flourish only when the journalist is given freedom of speech, so prosperity can come about only when the farmer and businessman enjoy economic freedom. Address from the Brandenburg Gate (Berlin Wall), Ronald Reagan, June 12, 1987 Question Use the excerpt from a speech by President Ronald Reagan to answer the question. Why is President Reagan’s analogy in this passage fallacious? (1 point) Responses He asserts that economic freedom is promoted by free journalism. He asserts that economic freedom is promoted by free journalism. He assumes economic freedom is analogous to freedom of speech. He assumes economic freedom is analogous to freedom of speech. He assumes only farmers and businessmen benefit from economic freedom. He assumes only farmers and businessmen benefit from economic freedom. He asserts freedom of speech is contingent upon economic prosperity.
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