"Ninety-year-old Bill Tucker has asked to be released from prison because he is old, infirm, and dying of brain cancer. Unfortunately, Mr. Tucker's request will have to be denied. If we release Mr. Tucker, we would have to release prisoners that are even less deserving than he is. Eventually, any prisoner with a stomach ache or a stubbed toe could successfully petition for early release." Identify the fallacy that applies to this example.
A) The weak analogy fallacy
B) None of the answers are correct
C) the slippery-slope fallacy
D) The fallacy of hasty generalization
E) The loaded question fallacy

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The argument uses the slippery-slope fallacy by suggesting that releasing one old and infirm prisoner will lead to an absurd outcome where any minor ailment could justify early release, without providing evidence for such a drastic progression.

"Ninety-Year-Old Bill Tucker Has Asked to Be Released from Prison