Which of these overgeneralizations is the basis for the argument in "Ban the Ban!"?

Question

A.

stating a large sugary drink ban is the same as stripping away civil liberties

B.

claiming calorie-count disclosure helps people make informed decisions

C.

arguing that the impact of obesity is as bad as the impact of smoking

D.

suggesting smoking bans are comparable to the soda ban

Answer 1

The overgeneralization that is the basis for the argument in "Ban the Ban!" is:

A. stating a large sugary drink ban is the same as stripping away civil liberties

This argument suggests that banning large sugary drinks unfairly infringes on individual rights and freedoms, thereby presenting an overgeneralization that equates the regulation of dietary choices with a broader issue of civil liberties.