Identify Any Fallacies in the Following Passage Either by Naming

question 142

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.
"Opponents to Proposition 102 say that contact tracing will lead to 'witch hunts.' We say it's time to stop peddling such fear and panic."
-Rebuttal to argument against Proposition 102, 1988 California Ballot Pamphlet

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Definitions:

Personal Space

The physical area surrounding an individual that is considered personal or private, often influencing social interaction and comfort levels.

North Americans

People originating from or living in North America, including Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

Latin Americans

Individuals from countries in Latin America, a region that includes South America, Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Scandinavians

Refers to the people originating from or associated with the Scandinavian Peninsula, including countries like Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.