What is the fallacy used in the following passage? "John argues that active euthanasia is sometimes morally acceptable. But we can reject out of hand anything he has to say because he's an ultraconservative."
A) equivocation
B) begging the question
C) appeal to authority
D) appeal to the person

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This is an example of the "appeal to the person" fallacy (also known as "ad hominem"), where the argument is rejected based on a characteristic or belief of the person presenting the argument, rather than on the merits of the argument itself.

What Is the Fallacy Used in the Following Passage? "John