Pesticides have been used for over fifty years in our valley to protect fruits and vegetables from insects. If pesticide sprays were harmful, it would be evident in the medical records in our valley. But there is no evidence of such harm. In addition, my family has lived in this valley for thirty years and we are all perfectly healthy. It’s safe to eat fruits and vegetables grown with pesticides.
A. State the argument’s main conclusion or thesis. (Note that this conclusion or thesis may be implied rather than stated explicitly.)
B. Draft a critique of the argument. (Suggested length between three-quarters of a page and a full page, single spaced.)
