INSTRUCTIONS: Select the answer that best characterizes each argument. Karen argues that it's not right to post the photographs of convicted child molesters on the Internet. Obviously Karen supports child molestation. But these monsters have completely ruined the lives of thousands of children. They can't be allowed to wreak their havoc any longer. Clearly, Karen's argument is misguided
A) Missing the point.
B) No fallacy.
C) Red herring.
D) Straw man.
E) Argument against the person, circumstantial.
D
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