Read the argument below then decide which logical fallacy the argument uses. Cell phones have long been banned in schools, not only to prevent cheating but also to help reduce cyber bullying within the school walls as well as discourage unnecessary media usage during school hours. However, now some schools are considering letting cell phones make an appearance in the classroom. These schools claim “SmartPhones,” which are cell phones with Internet capabilities, may be useful to students in the classroom. However, administrators must ask if cell phones will really cause more good than harm. With access to cell phones, students could have access to homework and test answers during school, the ability to log in to social media sites using their data plan, and decreased productivity with their attention given to the phones instead of schoolwork. Although access to cell phones in school could be the best thing for students in helping them succeed, cell phones could also be the worst thing for student success and focus. However, careful consideration must be given to both sides before consenting to either option because cell phones could be the best or worst thing for the kids, but a hasty decision would lead to disaster for our kids and our schools. Please consider the consequences before taking any action!

bandwagon
endorsement
either-or
slippery slope
argumentum ad hominem