Which logical fallacy is committed in the statement: 'I do not believe that serial killers ought to be allowed to live. They have forfeited their right to live because anyone who kills lots of people has lost that right'?

AHasty generalization

BSlippery slope

CBegging the question ✓ Correct

DAd hominem

Correct answer: (C) Begging the question

Explanation

The argument begs the question.

The conclusion is that serial killers have forfeited their right to live.

The reason is that anyone who kills many people loses that right.

That reason simply restates the conclusion in general terms.

Supporting a claim by assuming it is begging the question.

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