Ed Jackson Argues That the War in Iraq Was a Tragic

question 349

Multiple Choice

Ed Jackson argues that the war in Iraq was a tragic mistake. But look who's talking! Before his recent discharge, Jackson was participating in the very war he now condemns. Obviously his arguments can't be trusted.

• A) Appeal to unqualified authority.
• B) You, too (tu quoque).
• C) No fallacy.
• D) Appeal to the people.
• E) Argument against the person, abusive.

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