This is a false dilemma fallacy that falsely presents two options as the only possibilities, ignoring long-term consequences or alternative solutions that could address both concerns.
Se trata de una falacia de falso dilema que presenta falsamente dos opciones como las únicas posibles, ignorando las consecuencias a largo plazo o las soluciones alternativas que podrían abordar ambas preocupaciones.
| Fallacy | short-term vs. long term |
|---|---|
| Definition and Examples | a subset of the excluded middle, but so important I’ve pulled it out for special attention (e.g., We can’t afford programs to feed malnourished children and educate pre-school kids. We need to urgently deal with crime on the streets. Or: Why explore space or pursue fundamental science when we have so huge a budget deficit?) |
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