Media Activity 2.1

Claims, Reasons, and Arguments

1. Examine this Facebook ad and answer the questions that follow.

In a Facebook advertisement, the text at the top isDoctor Brian BabinSponsored, Paid for by Doctor Brian Babin for Congress. The main text is Illegal immigration is the biggest threat we face in our nation. We must stop this invading army from coming across the border or it will be a regular occurrence. I call on the Democrats to stand up and protect American sovereignty and American safety to vote for border security. It's our foremost duty. Illegal immigrant families set record in 2018: top 100.000 for first time. In a photo, an officer looks at papers. Three men look on.

Is there an argument here? If so, what is the conclusion? What are the premises? If it is an argument, is it a good one? Why or why not?

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