Which of the Following Statements Reflects an Ad Hominem Fallacy

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements reflects an ad hominem fallacy?

• A) It's hard for me to believe what someone says when they are covered in tattoos.
• B) Ever since marijuana was decriminalized, the sale of alcohol has gone down. And this has resulted in fewer liquor taxes being paid.
• C) I don't want to stay for the party because I might have fun. If I have fun, I might like it, and if I like it, I might want to have it again. And I won't, and that would be a disaster.
• D) I will vote for anyone before I vote for our governor again. She doesn't care about anyone but big business and won't vote for anything that benefits state employees.
• E) I hate little dogs. They're all yappers.

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