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Slippery slopers are stupid

12-Apr-05
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State 29 says:

Once cities get hooked on providing services, they’ll be pressured to offer more and more newer technologies. First it was cable TV, but now it’s broadband internet. Then it will be WiFi and digital movie downloads. Maybe somebody will think broadband over power lines (BPL) should be given another try. It’s endless. And expensive.

In the same vein as what State 29 says:

Once the legislature starts limiting city telecom services they’ll be pressured to limit cities from providing other infrastructure and services. First the legislature limits telecom services then they stop cities from providing snow plow service. Next they stop cities from providing roads and streets. Then someone will think the city should stay away from police and fire services. It’s endless. And dangerous.

As you can see, slippery slope arguments are just dumb. Using them to persuade people just shows how weak your argument is.