Read the following syllogisms:

Johnny’s family has a history ofdiabetes.
Eating sweets increases one’s risk of developing diabetes.
Johnny eats sweets every day.
Therefore, Johnny will develop diabetes.

People tend to adopt the political views of their parents.
Joan was raised in a home where both parents were registeredRepublicans.
Republicans believe in smaller, limited government.
Therefore, Joan is a Republican who believes in smaller, limitedgovernment.

Respond to the following questions in the discussion forum:

Are the syllogisms logically consistent?

Do they contain any logical fallacies? If so, which one(s)?

Do they represent strong or weak arguments?

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