Ad Hominem Fallacy

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A few fallacies were committed through this documentary, One being the Ad Hominem fallacy. Ryan and protesters often say offensive things, like calling homosexuals “disgusting”. Or telling them that they are committing sins. False Analogy is another fallacy in the episode, When Ryan and Ed were talking, Ryan compared homosexuality to murder. Ryan explains “If murder is wrong, than homosexuality is wrong.” Finally, another fallacy is the False Dichotomy fallacy. Ryan explanations are usually lead to “You are straight, or you are committing a sin.”
This experience taught me to be more open-minded and learn from both sides. If you refuse to hear other opinions you won’t be focused on today’s society. Everyone should be able to have their own

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