Philosopher Peter Singer argues for the right to kill handicapped newborn babies. But Singer is a disgusting irreligious crypto Nazi who is sometimes described as the most dangerous man in the world today. Obviously his arguments are nonsense.
A) Missing the point.
B) Argument against the person, abusive.
C) No fallacy.
D) Red herring.
E) Appeal to unqualified authority.

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The statement is attacking Singer's character instead of addressing his argument, which is an ad hominem and abusive fallacy. This does not provide a valid counterargument to Singer's claims.

Philosopher Peter Singer Argues for the Right to Kill Handicapped