The fallacy of _____ occurs when an arguer attempts to justify a wrongful act by claiming that some other act is just as bad or worse.
A) red herring
B) appeal to pity
C) appeal to force
D) two wrongs make a right

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The "two wrongs make a right" fallacy occurs when someone tries to justify a wrongful action by arguing that another action is equally bad or worse, rather than addressing the original issue directly.

The Fallacy of _____ Occurs When an Arguer Attempts to Justify