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Which argument contains a red herring fallacy?

A.
Tabitha did not volunteer for the Build Homes for the Homeless program, so she must hate the poor.
B.
If dangerous firecrackers are banned, what will happen to the employees who work to make these firecrackers?
C.
Mom's love is like Wi-Fi: it's invisible, but you can connect with it anytime and anywhere.
D.
Ross did not speak to me at the inaugural function because he is bitter about losing the elocution competition.
E.
How can you claim to support vegetarianism when you are eating a burger right now?
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User Mrxra
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Answer:

E - How can you claim to support vegetarianism when you are eating burger right now.

Step-by-step explanation:

Option E contains an intentionally misleading (red herring) fallacy since vegetarians WON"T eat a burger (unless it's a veggie burger)

User Wais
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Not completely sure but maybe B? It distracts from the fact there are dangerous firecrackers.

User Lindy
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