Mrs Gladstone's Arguments Against Cuts in Social Security Are Worthless

question 313

Multiple Choice

Mrs. Gladstone's arguments against cuts in Social Security are worthless. As a recipient of Social Security benefits, she would naturally be expected to argue exactly the way she does.

• A) Argument against the person, circumstantial.
• B) False dichotomy.
• C) Straw man.
• D) Argument against the person, abusive.
• E) No fallacy.

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