Consider the following argument: "I'm sure you're all aware that Paula Zapperstein has argued that we need a new school gymnasium. What you may not be aware of is that Ms. Zapperstein is a convicted drug dealer. Clearly, Ms. Zapperstein's argument should be consigned to the trash bin." What fallacy does this argument commit?
A) personal attack
B) attacking the motive
C) two wrongs make a right
D) no fallacy

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This argument commits the fallacy of personal attack (also known as ad hominem) by discrediting Paula Zapperstein's argument based on her character or past actions rather than addressing the merits of the argument itself.

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