Consider the following argument: "There's nothing wrong with paying for one movie and then sneaking in to see a second movie for free. What theaters charge for popcorn and soda is highway robbery." What fallacy does this argument commit?
A. the fallacy of look who's talking
B. the fallacy of two wrongs make a right
C. the fallacy of attacking the motive
D. None of the answers are correct
Answer: B
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The Akan of West Africa image God as:
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