"We'll get him a fair trial and then hang him." This statement would likely be an example of the fallacy of
A) provincialism.
B) inconsistency.
C) appeal to force.
D) appeal to authority.

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The statement "We'll get him a fair trial and then hang him" is an example of inconsistency because it contradicts itself by suggesting a fair trial will be given, yet the outcome (hanging) is predetermined regardless of the trial's fairness or outcome.

"We'll Get Him a Fair Trial and Then Hang Him