Is 'I think it behooves Slate, in its effort to take over the public-opinion industry, to make a thorough effort to uncover the truth behind this unnatural connection.' a clear rebuttal of the premise 'Slate is obliged to launch an investigation.'
I think it behooves Slate, in its effort to take over the public-opinion industry, to make a thorough effort to uncover the truth behind this unnatural connection.###Slate is obliged to launch an investigation.