For the Following Issue, Discuss Which Source You'd Trust More

question 8

Essay

For the following issue, discuss which source you'd trust more, and give at least one reason why. You may want to add to or otherwise modify our list of sources. And do keep in mind that we are glad our livelihoods do not depend on a general consensus on our rankings.
Issue: Should lawyers allow their clients to lie?
a. the U.S. Supreme Court
b. a law school professor
c. a political science professor
d. the American Bar Association
e. a practicing defense attorney

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Definitions:

Socially Constructed Attributes

Traits, identities, and social roles that are perceived and understood through the collective agreement of society rather than stemming from inherent or natural qualities.

Stigmatized

Describes individuals, groups, behaviors, or conditions that are disapproved of or discriminated against based on societal norms and prejudices.

Level Of Education

Refers to the highest degree of formal education or training that an individual has completed, commonly measured in grades, diplomas, or degrees.

Ecological Fallacy

Drawing conclusions about individual attributes from data gathered from an entire group.