State the premise, conclusion, and logical fallacy.
Police Officer: I pulled you over because you were driving 75 mph in a 65-mph zone.
Driver: Yes, but everyone always drives at least 75 mph on this freeway!
premise
A. Driving 75 mph in a 65-mph zone is acceptable.
B. Driving 75 mph in a 65-mph zone is unacceptable.
C. Everyone drives 75 mph in a 65-mph zone.
D. The police officer should not have pulled the driver over.
E. The speed limit should be decreased.
conclusion
A. Driving 75 mph in a 65-mph zone is acceptable.
B. Driving 75 mph in a 65-mph zone is unacceptable.
C. Everyone drives 75 mph in a 65-mph zone.
D. The police officer should not have pulled the driver over.
E. The speed limit should be decreased.
logical fallacy
A. appeal to authority
B. red herring
C. appeal to ignorance
D. appeal to common practice
E. post hoc