'I believe something happened to Tawana Brawley. . . I think it is absurd that someone would say that a 15-year-old girl could have made all that up, including fooling a hospital.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker finds it absurd to claim a 15‑year‑old girl fabricated a story, implying belief that something happened to Tawana Brawley.
- In plain terms
- It seems unlikely a teenager could invent the whole Tawana Brawley case.
- What can you take from it?
- Question dismissive claims about victims’ credibility.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What standards should we use to assess credibility in such cases?
Another view
The statement offers no evidence, relying on personal belief.
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