Critically analyze the statement

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Original Question

Jones, a philosopher, argues for the right to kill handicapped new born babies. But Jones is a disgusting irreligious and satanic atheist who is sometimes described as the most dangerous man in the world today. Obviously, his arguments are nonsense.

Answers

Most obvious fallacy: Ad Hominem. Agreement or disagreement with the professor's proposal is an opinion about a moral issue and not one of logic.

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