Question

I feel no shame in saying that I believe in the idea of "blood for blood." In my opinion, death penalty should be made mandatory for all convicted of murder. I'm not alone in this opinion. A recent survey shows 74% of Americans agree with me.

Keeping them in prison for life would mean that they would require the basic Amenities for survival. The state would have to spend a lot of money on their upkeep. This can be avoided with the death penalty.

Read the excerpt from a persuasive essay,
"Blood for Blood."
Which of these logical fallacies is most evident in the excerpt?
A.
red herring

B.
ad hominem

C.
appeal to pity

D.
ad populum

Answer 1

D. ad populum

when he says, "I'm not alone in this opinion. ... 74% of Americans agree with me.", he's implying his opinion is right just because it's popular. that's what an ad hominem argument is.