news\ syllogism

news\ syllogism
Adding 2 and 2 to get 5. The unique logical process by which all news stories derive their conclusion.

A news syllogism: Kids who watch more TV before the age of two commit more crime in their teens.

Some TV programmes depict crime. Watching TV crime causes real crime. [ED. Please provide an email address.]


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