Comment on How are slavery reparations fair?
DogMuffins@discuss.tchncs.de 1 year agoThe “floodgates” component of the question is the “slippery slope” logical fallacy.
Consider the present claim in isolation, not its relevance to other claims.
Comment on How are slavery reparations fair?
DogMuffins@discuss.tchncs.de 1 year agoThe “floodgates” component of the question is the “slippery slope” logical fallacy.
Consider the present claim in isolation, not its relevance to other claims.
Rebuilt@lemmy.world 1 year ago
It is not a fallacy to consider it might encourage other claims. If I am in a classroom and I accept to give someone candy publicly, do you think everyone nearby will not be MORE tempted to ask too, compared to whether if I said no?
In both cases, asking costs almost nothing compared to the potential gains.
DogMuffins@discuss.tchncs.de 1 year ago
… which would be considered on their respective merits.