This argument appeals to the wheelchair ethos of the wealthy, upper-middle-class American slob. If Rainbow Bridge is worth
seeing at all, then by God it should be easily, readily, immediately
available to everybody with the money to buy a big powerboat.
Why should a trip to such a place be the privilege only of those
who are willing to walk six miles? Or if Pikes Peak is worth
getting to, then why not build a highway to the top of it so that
anyone can get there? Anytime? Without
effort?
Which statement best describes Abbey's use of an ad hominem fallacy in this
passage?
A. Abbey suggests that everyone agrees with him, so his point must be
correct.
B. Abbey overstates the potential consequences of building the dam.
C. Abbey restates his opponent's opinions in an incorrect way.
D. Abbey insults his opponents to distract them from a point he has not
addressed