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545. Enough with the Slippery Slopes!

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Slippery Slope Arguments in Legal and Non-Legal Contexts

Are legal slippery slope arguments different from those in politics? The fight over critical race theory in schools is an example of a non-legal slippery slope argument, based on feelings rather than legal outcomes. Claims about books leading to bad behavior and concerns about grooming are also non-legal. These arguments are rooted in feelings of grievance and not wanting to feel belittled, rather than legal precedents.

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