How to effectively Argue, Part 4

This is the fourth article in an eight part series that is intended to help our readership understand and engage in modern logic and debate techniques

Last issue the Moose Droppings explained how to use emotion to counter even reasonable arguments. This time we would like to expand on the concepts of “common sense measures” and “reasonable first steps”.

All issues facing modern society have a solution, even if they don’t. For example, we could end all DUI fatalities by simply banning alcohol. This would be super effective, just like it was during the time of the 18th amendment, otherwise known as prohibition. Oops, time to try something else.

A more “common sense measure” that would allow everyone to keep drinking would be to require ignition interlocks in every vehicle on the road. By assuming that everyone is a raging and irresponsible alcoholic, these interlock devices can save lives. Further, we could lobby for the prohibition of the private ownership of automobiles, and require everyone to use public transportation. This would be a “reasonable first step” towards eliminating the scourge of alcohol related fatalities. 

One might argue that these restrictions would be too draconian, and would never be enacted as they would affect something that too many people care about and would be directly affected by. The Moose Droppings would like to respond by reminding those who hold this position that they are RACIST, MISOGYNISTIC, and that IT’S FOR THE CHILDREN, and IF IT ONLY SAVES ONE LIFE…