Evaluation of Example 14: Morsi on US—Arab Relations
Passage:
“Prior to leaving Egypt for the United Nations
General Assembly, Egypt's Islamist President Mohamed Morsi told The
New York Times the United States needs to ‘fundamentally
change’ its approach to the Arab world. That includes, he said,
showing greater respect for Arab values, as well as helping to build a
Palestinian state. … It isn't the policies and attitude of the United
States toward the Arab world that needs changing. It's the attitude and
policies of the Arab world that need to change. For a former leader of the
Muslim Brotherhood, who still subscribes to the group's radical beliefs, to
blame America for problems in the Arab would is like blaming the mirror for
what it reflects.”
Cal Thomas, “Who Needs Reform Most: Egypt or
America?” Index-Journal 94 no. 151
(28 Sept. 2012), 10A.
Analsyis:
President Morsi criticizes the U.S. for its
political opinions toward Arab issues. Mr. Thomas retorts that instead President
Morsi needs to change his radical beliefs about the U.S. attitudes and
policies: the ad hominem tu toque fallacy results.
President Morsi states U.S. Arab political policies need change.
Mr. Thomas retorts its the Arab policies toward the U.S. that need change.
Pres. Morsi's radical beliefs concerning the U.S. are mistaken.