| Fallacy | the worst argument in the world |
|---|---|
| Definition and Examples | Any time you find yourself objecting to the definition of a word - "But affirmative action isn'tdiscrimination! It only counts as discrimination when it's against an underprivileged group!" you are probably walking into the Worst Argument In The World. Stop it. Just say "It doesn't matter how we define discrimination at this particular moment, let's discuss the costs and benefits of affirmative action like mature adults". |
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