In his speech on gun control, Mike says, "The right to bear arms is guaranteed by the Second Amendment. If you allow our government to take that right away, it won't be long before they'll be taking away your freedom of speech or your right to vote!" Mike is committing what type of fallacy?

A. false-cause
B. red herring
C. slippery slope
D. bandwagon appeal

Answer: C

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