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robinn137

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Consider this brief argument: Executing a cold-blooded murderer is just because it's a
  life for a life. Which of the following should you choose as a missing premise?


 
 

a. Whenever someone dies another life should be taken
  b. Anyone who kills another person deserves to die
  c. Anyone who murders in cold blood deserves to die
  d. any of the above



Question 2

A red herring is:
 
 

a. an unjust accusation
  b. a distortion of your opponent's position
  c. an appeal to ignorance
  d. in irrelevant issue brought in as a distraction




ambernicolefink

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Answer to Question 1

c.

Answer to Question 2

d.



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