Use the excerpt from a speech by President Ronald Reagan to answer the question.

Question

"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

Why is President Reagan’s analogy in this passage fallacious?

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Answer 1

President Reagan's analogy in this passage is fallacious because it equates freedom of speech for journalists with economic freedom for farmers and businessmen. While both are important for a thriving society, there are significant differences between the two. Freedom of speech is a fundamental human right that allows for the expression of ideas and opinions, while economic freedom refers to the ability of individuals to participate in the economy without government interference. Comparing the two as if they are the same overlooks the unique complexities and considerations of each.