Cara Cartwright is running for state representative against Gerry Schuster. Schuster missed 22 votes during the last legislative session, tying him with four other lawmakers for the most missed votes. In her campaign rallies, Cartwright claims that, "No one missed more votes last session than Gerry Schuster." Is this unethical, and if so, why?
A. It is unethical, because Cartwright is lying about Schuster's voting record.
B. It is ethical, because it accurately portrays Schuster's voting record.
C. It is unethical, because it misleads listeners into thinking that Schuster missed more votes than any other lawmaker.
D. It is unethical, because it slanders Schuster.
Answer: C
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