Fred's argument in favor of lowering the gasoline tax is totally absurd. Fred is a complete loser who has never held a responsible job, and in his darker moments he abuses animals and torments small children.
A) Begging the question.
B) No fallacy.
C) Suppressed evidence.
D) Argument against the person, abusive.
E) False dichotomy.

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The argument attacks Fred's character instead of addressing his reasoning, which is a fallacy known as argument against the person, abusive.

Fred's Argument in Favor of Lowering the Gasoline Tax Is