There is a logical fallacy referred to as the “red herring”; you do not fool me, or anyone, by using it. The side points you make are irrelevant to the point a

There is a logical fallacy referred to as the “red herring”; you do not fool me, or anyone, by using it. The side points you make are irrelevant to the point at hand; rather than hand waving address the point at hand: Why is this an excuse to do nothing? If not, what action do you propose instead? How do you justify it? Be specific.