Question

Statement: "People who support space exploration want to waste money on useless projects instead of solving problems on Earth."​

This statement is an example of which fallacy?

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2 points
Straw Man
False Cause
Begging the Question
Slippery Slope

Answer 1

The statement provided is an example of the **Straw Man** fallacy. This occurs when someone misrepresents or oversimplifies an opponent's position to make it easier to attack. In this case, it mischaracterizes the supporters of space exploration by suggesting they want to waste money rather than addressing Earthly issues, which may not accurately reflect their actual views or motivations.