Problem: Since the fear of death is virtually a universal phenomenon, the death penalty is an unparalleled deterrent for people considering a crime.

Based on the paragraph above can we conclude that "Since the fear of crime is virtually a universal phenomenon, the death penalty is an effective deterrent."?

A: Yes

Problem: Well, because, like I said, my husband had been a teacher at the school, and he had sort of been directed by the high school principal to attend the meeting in support of the different things that were happening. There were other textbooks that were being adopted and controversies over them, and, you know, it was sort of a rallying thing, I suppose. And I went along because I live in the district, I pay taxes in the district, my children attend school in the district. I'm an educator, and I was curious about what was happening.

Based on the paragraph above can we conclude that "My husband was the principal of the high school."?

A: No

Problem: The book you mentioned that Vice President Gore wrote, he also called for taxing -- big energy taxes in order to clean up the environment. And now that the energy prices are high, I guess he's not advocating those big energy taxes right now. I believe we ought to fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund to -- with half the money going to states so states can make the right decisions for environmental quality.

Based on the paragraph above can we conclude that "Vice President Gore will be terrible."?

A:
It's impossible to say