In your local newspaper, you read an editorial supporting a local building initiative that will cost the town millions of dollars. After reading the article, you discover that the author has 20 years of experience in construction and owns a local construction company. What should you consider about the author's point of view?
The author clearly benefits from such building initiatives and is more likely to overlook potential costs to the town in favor of gains for construction. On the other hand, the author's experience in construction gives them a more educated point of view on the subject and means they should be listened to.
