Pauline's Argument for Stricter Drug Laws Is as Worn Out

question 295

Multiple Choice

Pauline's argument for stricter drug laws is as worn out as she is. Her brain has practically calcified, she can hardly remember anything, and she confuses the letter carrier with the gardener. I'm afraid we'll just have to pass over her argument.

• A) Missing the point.
• B) Argument against the person, abusive.
• C) No fallacy.
• D) Red herring.
• E) Appeal to unqualified authority.

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