Consider this argument: "Racists typically like to hang out with racists. Birds of a feather, if you know what I mean. And yesterday I saw John hanging out with those racist White National Pride jerks. So you know what that makes John, don't you. Right. A racist." That argument is an example of __________.
A) the fallacy of false classification
B) the fallacy of division
C) the fallacy of false reference
D) a valid argument

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This argument commits the fallacy of false classification by assuming that because John hangs out with racists, he must be a racist himself. It incorrectly classifies John based on the company he keeps, without direct evidence of his beliefs.

Consider This Argument: "Racists Typically Like to Hang Out with Racists