Sheri argues in favor of reducing the Defense Department budget. It appears what Sheri wants is no Defense Department at all. But without a Defense Department, we would have no army, navy, or air force, and any foreign nation could invade our country at will. Clearly we can't allow this. Thus, Sheri's argument is crazy.
A) Missing the point.
B) Red herring.
C) Appeal to unqualified authority.
D) No fallacy.
E) Straw man.

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The argument presents a distorted and exaggerated version of Sheri's position, creating a straw man. Sheri may not be arguing for the complete elimination of the Defense Department, but rather for a reduction in its budget or a reallocation of funds to other areas. The argument misrepresents her position in order to make it easier to refute.

Sheri Argues in Favor of Reducing the Defense Department Budget