The word “loophole” is a loaded, partisan word, one that implies wrongdoing ... ...

The word “loophole” is a loaded, partisan word, one that implies wrongdoing and scandal. When “loophole” creeps into news stories, they start to read like editorials. So news reporters should not use the term “loophole” in their stories unless they provide evidence of wrongdoing.

Which one of the following principles, if valid, most helps to justify the reasoning in the argument?


(A) Making use of a loophole never constitutes wrongdoing or scandal.
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(C) ...
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*This question is included in PT72 (Jun 2014): Logical Reasoning A