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Behind this is a whole world of subtle (and less subtle) fallacies. For example, uncertainty does not mean all options are equally likely. I'm not sure if this

• jamesbritt 17y ago
  It reminds me of the "slippery slope" argument, which tries to equate any action in some direction with the worst possible outcome. But it's based on the idea that people cannot make reasonable distinctions along some axis. All grays are equal in their view.
  • netcan 17y ago
    There is some validity to slippery slope arguments, especially in common law systems.