Logical fallacies, Logical FallaciesFollowing is a list of

Logical fallacies

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Logical FallaciesFollowing is a list of sentences that contain logical fallacies:•Abortion should be illegal because it is immoral.
•A candidate wearing a t-shirt and jeans must be laid back.
•I don't think we should respect this teacher because she drives an old car.
•If you use this type of hair gel, you will be more attractive and have more power.
•This country can either have a strong police force or a strong educational system.
Examine the list of sentences provided and complete the following:1.Identify the type of fallacy apparent in each sentence (such as "Slippery Slope" or "Bandwagon Appeal") and then explain in your own words why the given claim is a fallacy.
2.Rewrite each statement so that it no longer contains a logical fallacy but reflects a solid claim.

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