Question
Which of the following quotations from "Ban the Ban!" are the best examples of the logical fallacy of over-reliance on emotion? Choose two options.
A.
When he insisted on calorie counts being posted, I think many of us cringed but, again, it made sense.
B.
What I do not respect is having my civil liberties stripped away.
C.
I agree wholeheartedly that obesity is an issue that needs to be addressed.
D.
We cannot allow our government to make these kinds of decisions for us.
E.
If, despite all those efforts, someone chooses to have a sugary drink anyway, that is their choice and their right.
F.
I, personally, feel that it goes against everything this country stands for—we are a country built on freedom.
A.
When he insisted on calorie counts being posted, I think many of us cringed but, again, it made sense.
B.
What I do not respect is having my civil liberties stripped away.
C.
I agree wholeheartedly that obesity is an issue that needs to be addressed.
D.
We cannot allow our government to make these kinds of decisions for us.
E.
If, despite all those efforts, someone chooses to have a sugary drink anyway, that is their choice and their right.
F.
I, personally, feel that it goes against everything this country stands for—we are a country built on freedom.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The two options that best exemplify the logical fallacy of over-reliance on emotion from the quotations provided are:
B. "What I do not respect is having my civil liberties stripped away."
F. "I, personally, feel that it goes against everything this country stands for—we are a country built on freedom."
Both of these statements evoke strong emotional responses related to personal rights and freedoms, which can distract from rational arguments about the issues at hand.
B. "What I do not respect is having my civil liberties stripped away."
F. "I, personally, feel that it goes against everything this country stands for—we are a country built on freedom."
Both of these statements evoke strong emotional responses related to personal rights and freedoms, which can distract from rational arguments about the issues at hand.