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Old 10-11-2008, 09:25 AM   #21
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I think the common flaw in all the scenarios is what is called - Excluded Middle (False Dichotomy, Faulty Dilemma, Bifurcation):assuming there are only two alternatives when in fact there are more. For example, assuming Atheism is the only alternative to Fundamentalism, or being a traitor is the only alternative to being a loud patriot.
A List Of Fallacious Arguments

For example in your scenarios - a few of other reasons might be:
1. Need - living expenses; obligation - pay loans
2. Less taxes forces the government to re-evaluate other spending and reallocate funds to support war costs.
3. The person believes there is better quality with American products

The other aspect to fill in for the reader is to provide the "How" or "Why" of your scenario
For example:
How, is it an act of civic responsibility (or stupidity) to stay on the sidelines and not line up to get your cash out when there is a run on the bank? I think as with the your first post this is an important aspect.
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