I'm here to help you with the question you provided.
The correct answer is option B) Appeal to ignorance.
Here's why:
1. **Appeal to Ignorance**: This fallacy occurs when a statement is considered true simply because it has not been proven false or vice versa. In this case, the argument presented is that if the police department takes charge of writing parking tickets, it would lead to being shot if parked next to a fire hydrant. This argument relies on the assumption that one scenario automatically leads to the extreme outcome mentioned without providing any solid evidence or logical connection between the two events.
I hope this explanation helps you understand why the given scenario falls under the category of "Appeal to Ignorance." If you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!
