The Argument Contains an Example of the Fallacy Named in Parentheses

question 16

Essay

The argument contains an example of the fallacy named in parentheses. Explain how the fallacy occurs in the argument.
-(Straw Man)Mayor Brown opposes a tax increase to build new schools. His opponent in
the upcoming election states: Mayor Brown is not concerned with improving the quality of
education for our children.

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Definitions:

Promissory Note

A financial instrument involving a written promise by one party to pay another party a definite sum of money either on demand or at a specified future date.

Maker

An individual or entity that creates or issues a financial instrument, such as a check or note, thereby promising to pay the amount stated.

Direct Write-Off Method

An accounting method where uncollectible receivables are directly written off against income at the time they are deemed unrecoverable.

Allowance Method

An accounting technique used to anticipate and adjust for potential uncollectible accounts receivable.