Talk:Leading question

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[edit] Comment 1

I think this needs a complete rewrite. I'll try to get to it later today. cpro 18:55, 28 March 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Comment 2

I'm not so sure this article ought to be redirected to Fallacy of many questions (or Loaded question), that is something quite different IMO. A leading question in itself implies its "correct" answer to the person being asked, while a loaded question contains an implication that the person being asked cannot do anything about, whichever answer he gives.

• Fallacy of many questions: Did you, John Smith, steel the car before or after you assaulted the plaintiff?
• Leading question: Was it John Smith who stole your car and assaulted you?

There is a bit of a difference. - sv:Användare:Oskarf

[edit] Not merely a definition

I've removed the redirect and rewrote this entry. I do not believe that "leading question" is necessarily a dictionary defintion anymore than other legal concepts that are currently articles. I think that there could be more useful information in this article than simply a dictionary definition.

Moreover, I agree with the earlier comment that the redirect to a logical fallacy is not really appropriate. Though, perhaps it is related. Mmmbeer 16:24, 20 July 2005 (UTC)

i think it is suitable, it pertains to 'questioning" in a court proceeding. though not equivalent, still very relevant. dara