LSAT 5 | Section 3 | Logical Reasoning: Q19

LR Question 19 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: Dr. Schilling: Those who advocate replacing my country’s…

QUESTION TYPE: Method of Reasoning

ANALYSIS: Dr. Laforte does not dispute Schilling’s claim that care is rationed. But Laforte points out that care is also rationed in a private system. It is rationed by money and access is denied to some.

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1. Laforte doesn’t address Schilling’s objections. He raises a new point.
2. Laforte does not make an ad hominem attack against Schilling.
3. As in A, Laforte does not dispute Schilling’s criticism of socialized systems.
4. Laforte doesn’t say anything about the words Schilling uses. And Schilling didn’t even say the word “consumer.” Don’t pick this answer choice.
5. CORRECT. Yes. Private systems restrict access based on money. Socialized systems restrict access based on rationing. Schilling’s argument is only effective if we don’t care about poor people not being able to afford medical care.

Recap: The question begins with “Dr Schilling: Those who advocate replacing my country’s”. It is a Method of Reasoning question. Learn how to master LSAT Method of Reasoning questions on the LSAT Logical Reasoning question types page.