In this argument the author concludes that West Cambria can increase revenues
and provide better care to accident victims by disbanding the volunteer ambulance
service and hiring a commercial one. The author reasons that this change would yield
additional revenues because service fees could be imposed for ambulance use. The
author also reasons that the city would provide better service to accident victims
because a commercial service would respond more quickly to accidents than a volunteer
service would. The authors argument is flawed in two respects.
To begin with, the authors plan for raising revenue for West Cambria is
questionable. Unless the service fees are considerable or the accident rate is extremely
high, it is unlikely that significant revenues will be raised by charging a fee for
ambulance use. Consequently, revenue generation is not a good reason to disband the
volunteer service and hire a commercial service.
Next, the authors belief that better patient care would be provided by a
commercial ambulance service than by a volunteer service is based on insufficient
evidence. The fact that the commercial service in East Cambria has a lower average
response time than the volunteer service in West Cambria is insufficient evidence for the
claim that this will be the case for all commercial services. Moreover, the authors
recommendation depends upon the assumption that response time to an accident is the
only factor that influences patient care. Other pertinent factors―such as ambulance-
crew proficiency and training, and emergency equipment―are not considered.
In conclusion, this argument is unconvincing. To strengthen the argument the
author would have to show that substantial revenue for the town could be raised by
charging service fees for ambulance use. Additionally, the author would have to provide
more evidence to support the claim that commercial ambulance services provide better
patient care than volunteer services.
The Best Singer 最好的歌手
体坛英语资讯:Leipzig held to 1-1 draw by Rosenborg, eliminated from UEFA Europa League
2019年度最佳饮食
致我们终将逝去的青春:20多岁后悔没去做的8件事
迪士尼超级大年!2019即将上映的十部迪士尼电影
体坛英语资讯:Cup holders Barca to face Levante in last 16 of Spanish Copa del Rey
国际英语资讯:UN urges Lebanon, Israel to refrain from sudden activities near Blue Line
双语阅读:汉堡王推出1分钱汉堡,但必须在麦当劳买
双语阅读:睡前一小时不要看手机!国外专家这么说...
国内英语资讯:Chinese VP urges dialogue, consultations for healthy, stable China-U.S. ties
国内英语资讯:Chinese presidents special envoy attends inauguration of Venezuelan president
体坛英语资讯:River Plate clinch fourth Copa Libertadores title
国内英语资讯:Premier Li vows more efforts in production safety
体坛英语资讯:Bayern seal group victory after spectacular draw at Ajax
如果一年不吃甜食会怎样?
国际英语资讯:Libyan PM, UN envoy discuss preparations for upcoming national conference
体坛英语资讯:Europes top clubs in battle to sign Werner, Havertz
双语阅读:我该不该将懒惰的已成年儿子踢出家门?
天外飞宝:荷兰公司拟送孕妇去太空生孩子
国内英语资讯:Vice premier stresses energy security, high-quality growth
国际英语资讯:Search for two crew of crashed French Mirage fighter jet continues
大熊猫地震中受惊吓 目前无伤亡报告
体坛英语资讯:Ronaldo reveals Valladolid interest in Vinicius Jr loan
When Faith Is Questioned 当信念动摇
学会这9点,才能说自己成熟
国内英语资讯:Xinhua Headlines: Ready! Sino-European nuclear power unit to fuel global fusion
国内英语资讯:China attends more exhibitions in B&R countries in 2018
国内英语资讯:Chinese State Councilor meets Afghan presidents national security adviser
体坛英语资讯:Portuguese Da Costa wins Saudia Ad Diriyah E-Prix
体坛英语资讯:Sun Yang helps China rewrite Asian record in relay