Identify Any Fallacies in the Following Passage Either by Naming

question 165

Short Answer

Identify any fallacies in the following passage either by naming them or, where they seem not to conform to any of the patterns described in the text, by giving a brief explanation of why the fallacious reasoning is irrelevant to the point at issue.
"It really gripes me to see Bill Clinton talking about how cigarette smoking is a big contributor to public health costs. You want to know how much you can trust him on that subject? Well, even he himself admits to smoking cigars!"

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Definitions:

Resistance

The opposition or pushback by individuals or groups towards proposals, changes, or authoritative decisions within organizations.

Compliance

The act of adhering to rules, standards, or laws, often within regulatory, policy, or organizational contexts.

Adherence

Maintaining loyalty or commitment to a plan, decision, or instruction, especially in the context of health, policies, or personal goals.

Commitment

The psychological attachment and loyalty an individual feels towards an organization, cause, or goal.