INSTRUCTIONS: Select the answer that best characterizes each argument. Professor Smyth argues for the adoption of stronger standards covering food imported from China. But Smyth is a disgusting leftist ex hippie who reportedly has sex with his female students. Smyth's arguments are trash, just as he is
A) Argument against the person, abusive.
B) Red herring.
C) Appeal to unqualified authority.
D) You, too (tu quoque).
E) No fallacy.
A
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