Shylah states in her persuasive speech, "Marijuana is a safe alternate to alcohol. I know this because most of my friends use it and they're fine." You recognize this fallacy as
A) bandwagon.
B) ad hominem.
C) red herring.
D) false cause.

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The fallacy in Shylah's statement is bandwagon, which refers to the idea that something is true or good simply because many people believe or do it. Shylah is using her friends' use of marijuana as evidence that it is safe, which is not a valid argument. Just because her friends are fine does not necessarily mean that marijuana is a safe alternative to alcohol. It is important to consider scientific research and broader patterns of behavior and consequences when making claims about the safety or harm of a substance.

Shylah States in Her Persuasive Speech, "Marijuana Is a Safe