53. Th e mainstream press fi nds itself left behind by talk radio, so they try to minimize its importance. Americans are fi nding the true spirit of democracy in community and national debate. Why should we be told what to believe by a news weekly or the nightly news when we can follow public debate as it unfolds on talk radio? Most of the following selections were taken from letters to the editors of newspapers and magazines. Identify any fallacies that may be committed, giving a brief explanation for your answer. Th en, if a fallacy is identifi ed, discuss the possible factors that led the arguer to commit the fallacy.

(Adam Abbott)