A politician develops legislation to increase economic equity. Their opponent refutes the legislation, saying, He is a billionaire, so how can his policy be legitimate?

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A politician develops legislation to increase economic equity. Their opponent refutes the legislation, saying, "He is a billionaire, so how can his policy be legitimate?" What kind of misdirection fallacy is shown here? a.) Genetic b.) Appeal to consequences c.) Red herring d.) This argument isn't fallacious

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