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[quote=takoma][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]And to add on (again, I'm the 9:17, 9:19 poster), the big problem is the "foreseeable consequences".  Once we start chipping away at human rights, it is a slippery slope...[/quote]

OK, I'm as far left as anyone, and I agree with you in nearly all respects, but seriously - the slippery slope?  Stop, I'm begging you.  The slippery slope is a logical fallacy.  In other words, an error in reasoning.  Citie the slippery slope as a means to attack your opponent's argument, not as support for your own.  And seriously, when confronted with the "reasoning" displayed on this thread, you don't need to resort to questionable argument strategies.

Carry on.  [/quote]
The slippery slope discussion interests me.  As you imply, labeling something a slippery slope is not a valid logical argument.  But it can be a useful terminological shorthand for a certain type of situation.  I think the important things are to note that most slopes are not slippery and to distinguish those that are.

For example, for most ex-smokers, it's a slippery slope from one cigarette back to the pack or two a day habit.  Unfortunately, it now seems to be a slippery slope from running for the GOP presidential nomination to becoming a raving wing-nut.  I'll leave it to 9:17/19 to argue the case of rights-chipping.[/quote]

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