after an investigation that lasted almost two years, the health department finally announced that it could not find absolute proof that the A & P Company was responsible for the outbreak of salmonella poisoning at the Apple Festival two years ago. So$,$ I think it is time the government apologizes for accusing the A & P Company of being the cause of this outbreak, especially when there is now proof that the company is completely innocent.$$

Question $44$Select one:

a$.$

Ad populam.

b$.$

Ad ignorantiam.

c$.$

Ad baculum.

d$.$

Ad misericordiam.

e$.$

None.