Refer to Infographic 7.Which logical fallacies listed in the figure are used to sway the reader in the following example? Marijuana should be the preferred treatment for glaucoma.It is effective and safe,as it is a naturally occurring plant.The only reason it is not used more is government opposition.

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Refer to Infographic 7.Which logical fallacies listed in the figure are used to sway the reader in the following example? Marijuana should be the preferred treatment for glaucoma.It is effective and safe,as it is a naturally occurring plant.The only reason it is not used more is government opposition.
Refer to Infographic 7.Which logical fallacies listed in the figure are used to sway the reader in the following example? Marijuana should be the preferred treatment for glaucoma.It is effective and safe,as it is a naturally occurring plant.The only reason it is not used more is government opposition.

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dichotomy.It omits data that other treatments (eye drops)work just as well or better without the side effects.Hasty generalization.Some naturally occurring plants can be harmful.Ad hominem attack.Government opposition to legalization does not inform the reader as to whether the product is safe or effective.