Question

1. Post your verdict on the trial of Mary Barnett.

2. Using counterarguments and refutation strategies, counterargue the claims of the opposing argument.

Answer 1

1. My verdict on the trial of Mary Barnett is that she should be found not guilty due to lack of evidence.

2. The opposing argument may claim that Mary Barnett is guilty based on the testimonies of the witnesses and other circumstantial evidence. However, I would counterargue that these testimonies may not be reliable, as the witnesses could have had their own motivations for wanting to see Mary Barnett found guilty. Furthermore, the circumstantial evidence is insufficient to prove beyond reasonable doubt that Mary Barnett committed the crime. Therefore, based on the lack of solid evidence, I believe that Mary Barnett should be found not guilty.