An argument from authority (argumentum ab auctoritate), also called an appeal to authority, or argumentum ad verecundiam, is a form of defeasible[1] argument in which a claimed authority’s support is used as evidence for an argument’s conclusion. It is well known as a fallacy, though some consider that it is used in a cogent form when all sides of a discussion agree on the reliability of the authority in the given context.[2][3] Other authors consider it a fallacy in general to cite an authority on the discussed topic as the primary means of supporting an argument.[4]
I am sure, with an unbiased jury, I could prove in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt that Lee committed treason. In addition I could also prove he committed war crimes by capturing American citizens and sending them to slavery in the south.
“I am sure, with an unbiased jury, I could prove in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt that Lee committed treason.”
That reminds me: “No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act . . .”
Who are your two witnesses?
I didn't know it had that many names, but I've seen it used before - recently here on this board.
The man said, “I served almost 21 years in the US Military. Started in the Marines and retired from the Army. Served both active duty and reserves, enlisted and officer. . .”