The war in Iraq was justified beyond any question. America was founded in the spirit of freedom and self-determination, and it finds its destiny in liberating the victims of tyranny wherever they languish! America is a beacon of hope for the oppressed, a refuge for the downtrodden, a shining star of freedom for the whole world! The hand of the Almighty points the way! Every true patriot will heed the clarion call of freedom for all humankind!

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The argument uses emotional language and appeals to the sense of national pride and identity to persuade the audience, which is characteristic of an "Appeal to the people" fallacy. It does not logically argue the justification of the war in Iraq but rather tries to rally support through patriotic sentiment.

The War in Iraq Was Justified Beyond Any Question