A straw man is an argument that misrepresents an opponent's position
on purpose. This makes it easier to argue against. Which of the following
lines from the passage is the best example of a straw man?
A What a tragedy that would be. (paragraph 2)
B
We need the trees, they say, because they help absorb carbon dioxide and turn it into
the oxygen we breathe. (paragraph 2)
C
These critics care more about beetles and trees than they do about poor people who
need food. (paragraph 5)
D It's good for their economy, and they need the money. (paragraph 4)