Chapter 13: Advanced Argument
Lab Activity 61: Fallacies That Ignore the Issue
 
Objective
To identify fallacies of logic that ignore the issue.

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      11. Everyone should eat a nutritious bowl of oatmeal on a daily basis for its health benefits.  

 
 
 
      12. The soul is immortal; therefore, there is life after death.  

 
 
 
      13. Governor Schwazen's deep alliance with the liberal Hollywood crowd and the extreme social activists of groups like PETA and Greenpeace becomes more apparent each day he is in office.  

 
 
 
      14. Don't trust Buddy Ryder; he is a professional politician, and all politicians are corrupted by the system.  

 
 
 
      15. Oprah Winfrey's popularity as a television personality makes her an excellent candidate for President of the United States.  

 
 
 
      16. The college once again raised tuition because the administration is more concerned about making a profit than they are about educating students.  

 
 
 
      17. I would never vote for Leslie Snell; she is too old.  

 
 
 
      18. Handicapped people are less able to perform on the job because they are disabled.  

 
 
 
      19. Stop your immature whining and complaining. You are driving me crazy.  

 
 
 
      20. Stressed out? Try StressX, the most effective stress reliever on the market. StressX helps you eliminate natural stress by relieving stress the natural way.  

 
 
 





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