Not even a small one.
If I take that first drink, then Ill want another.
The first few drinks may be tiny ones, but soon they will become jumbos.
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In the end, alcohol may end up killing me.'
This is probably a good argument.
The causal connections that link one drink with another probably really exist [in this case].
This is all about treating cases in a consistent manner.
This kind of slippery slope is often fallacious because it ignores our ability to treat cases differently.
What Do the Different Slippery Slopes Have in Common?
It is often used to promote fear and anxiety and to shut down more subtle arguments.
It can, unfortunately, be used to justify restrictive policies and procedures.
And we have to be very careful about that.
Were not going to let that happen.
Whatever you think of Donald Trump, this argument leaves something to be desired.
It lacks any evidence or supporting statements to prove itself.
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Department of Philosophy.Slippery Slope.
