Dave,

I just finished a critical thinking class.  This is a case where a 
syllogism with true premises and a true conclusion can be invalid.  My 
instructor would be proud. :)

Thanks!

-Jeff

At 06:29 PM 08/12/2002 -0400, Dave Culbertson wrote:

>I think everybody needs a break from the HOT or COLD weather. Take the 
>following to heart:
>
>The Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart  attacks than
>  the British or Americans.
>  The French eat a lot of fat and also suffer fewer heart  attacks than
>  the British or Americans.
>  The Japanese drink very little red wine and suffer fewer heart  attacks 
> than the British or Americans.
>  The Italians drink excessive amounts of red wine and also  suffer  fewer 
> heart attacks than the British or Americans.
>  The Germans drink a lot of beers and eat lots of sausages and  fats and 
> suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans.
>  CONCLUSION:
>Eat and drink what you like.
>Speaking English is  apparently what kills you.
>
>Dave Culbertson
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