Janet says: “Daria is not a person of color, so I see no reason why we should listen to her on the issue of minority race relations. Jose is Hispanic; he’s the one we should listen to.” As a critical thinker, can you describe the flaw in Janet’s claim? Once you have completed your description state which of the tests of worthiness and reasonableness Janet’s argument fails and which fallacy she commits.
Is the following statement true or untrue? Explain your answer. “If a claim cannot be confirmed by an independent investigation, then it must be false.”