The president said, "Our enemy is threatening us with utter destruction. Now, they have appear to be acquiring nuclear weapons. We have been unable to negotiate with them. It is imperative that we take military action against our enemy before they finish development of their weapons of mass destruction and use them against us, killing millions of people." What is the BEST strategy for countering the president's appeal to emotion?
A) Consider the other side's position before responding.
B) Try to separate the claim or question under discussion from the emotional appeal.
C) Slow down the response to the anger-provoking situation, such as counting to 10 before responding.
D) Use relaxation training to reduce negative emotional responses.

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The best strategy for countering the president's appeal to emotion is to try to separate the claim or question under discussion from the emotional appeal. This means focusing on the facts and evidence surrounding the situation, rather than getting caught up in the emotional language used by the president. By doing so, it becomes possible to have a more reasoned and rational discussion about the best course of action in response to the threat posed by the enemy.

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