Reconstruct the Following as a Standard-Form Syllogism, and Determine Whether

question 17

Essay

Reconstruct the following as a standard-form syllogism, and determine whether it is valid.
From a letter to the editor: "Any project that gets taxpayers' money ought to be one that the taxpayers get some sort of benefit from, don't you think? So if the Federal Aviation Authority is going to pour millions in public funds into automated flight centers at all privately owned airports, then justice can only be served by forcing those airports to begin offering services to the public as well as their current wealthy patrons."

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Definitions:

Islamic Moors

Refers to the Muslim inhabitants of the Maghreb, the Iberian Peninsula, Sicily, and Malta during the Middle Ages.

Jews

An ethnoreligious group originating from the Israelites or Hebrews of the ancient Middle East, characterized by a common heritage, religion (Judaism), and culture.

Holy League

An alliance of Christian states formed at various times in history, often to oppose Muslim forces.

Venice

A historic city in northeastern Italy, known for its unique canal system, rich history as a powerful maritime republic, and its architectural and cultural legacy.