You have heard Congressman Doyle's arguments in favor of reduced military expenditures. But surely you won't take them seriously. Doyle, as you know, is an admitted alcoholic, and rumor has it that he abuses his wife and children.
A) Argument against the person, abusive.
B) Argument against the person, circumstantial.
C) Straw man.
D) Missing the point.
E) No fallacy.

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This is an example of an "Argument against the person, abusive" fallacy because it attacks the character of Congressman Doyle (calling him an alcoholic and accusing him of abuse) rather than addressing the merits of his arguments about military expenditures.

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