Question

Identify the logical fallacy. If there's one thing we need to make this place a real community, it's a professional baseball team. Voting "yes" on the stadium tax is the duty of every loyal citizen; in fact, it is the test of whether you are a good neighbor. argumentum ad hominem either-or fallacy slippery slope fallacy bandwagon endorsement

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Answer/Explanation:

The logical fallacy presented is an ad hominem. The statement tries to prove that voting yes on stadium tax will make you a good person. Those of the opposing argument would have been "unloyal" citizens. This argument proves feelings rather than facts making it an ad hominem.

The phrase, "Voting on the stadium tax is the duty of every loyal citizen" is a true statement. However, adding voting "yes," specifies it to one side. The author then takes it a step further stating "in fact, it is the test of whether you are a good neighbor." In the long run, this implies that if you vote against us, you are a bad person.