It's only a false dichotomy when taken out of context. You left out my
supporting argument. That renders your critique of the argument
fallacious.
On May 17, 2006, at 3:05 AM, Bob W wrote:
-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 17 May 2006 02:10
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Zone Alarm (Now OT)
[...] It may be
better than doing nothing. Everyone complained when nothing
was done. You can't have it both ways.
this is a false dichotomy which could be used to justify absolutely any
state action.
It arises from the following chain of faulty reasoning:
Something must be done. This is something. Therefore this must be done.
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Cheers,
Bob
