Ted argues that CEOs should be prevented from selling stock they own in their own companies for ten years. But did you hear that Ted recently broke up with his girlfriend? They carried on a torrid affair for two years, and when she got pregnant, he dumped her. Enough of that. Let's move on to something important.
A) Red herring.
B) Tu quoque (you, too).
C) No fallacy.
D) Straw man.
E) Accident.

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The statement about Ted's personal life is a red herring, as it is irrelevant to the argument being made about CEOs selling their stock.

Ted Argues That CEOs Should Be Prevented from Selling Stock