Which logical fallacy is used in the text?
Nuclear weapons are a threat to the stability and safety of the world. Like nuclear weapons, nuclear power plants rely on fission. Therefore, nuclear power plants are also a threat to the stability and safety of the world.
A. circular reasoning: an argument that supports a claim with the claim itself
B. guilt by association: a negative association intended to discredit someone or something
C. straw man: a misrepresentation of an opponent's position that makes it easier to argue against
Identify the correct option from the choices provided and respond with the letter of the correct option.
Answer: B