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Which of the following logical fallacy does Jane make in her response to Fran? Fran: The government should not raise taxes now because so many people are struggling to meet monthly expenses. Jane: But a functioning government depends on an employed population. A. Slippery slope B. Red herring C. False dilemma D. Appeal to ridicule

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red herring is the correct answer

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The logical fallacy that Jane makes in her response to Fran is red herring. This is because her response is deliberately diverting the conversation away from what Fran is saying.
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