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Statement: Should a person found sending racist messages on internet be prosecuted? Arguments: I. Yes, sending racist email message is a part of overall phenomenon of ''hate-speech'' on the internet which is meant for civil communication. II. No, our constitution provides us freedom of speech; than why prosecution?

if only argument I is strong
if only argument II is strong
if either I or II is strong
if neither I nor II is strong

Correct Answer: if only argument I is strong

Explanation:

I is obviously strong. II is weak because freedom of speech does not mean sending racist messages.

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