What Is the Implicit Premise in the Following Argument

question 12

Multiple Choice

What is the implicit premise in the following argument?
Argument: Same-sex marriage is contrary to tradition.Therefore,it should never be allowed.

• A)Same-sex marriage is harmful to society.
• B)Same-sex marriage is unnatural and therefore should be banned.
• C)Whatever causes harm to children should not be allowed.
• D)Whatever is contrary to tradition should not be allowed.

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