Read the passage.

But in every nation, as I said, there are a vast class who are cowardly, and more less stupid.

Which best evaluates the reasoning in this passage?

A) The reasoning is not sound; the author relies on name-calling.

B) The reasoning is not sound; the author uses an either-or argument.

C) The reasoning is sound; the author's argument is logical.

D) The reasoning is not sound; the author relies on overgeneralization.