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To: Katelew who wrote (128016)	7/6/2019 2:27:27 PM
From: combjelly	1 Recommendation Recommended By Smart_Asset Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 356438

A slippery slope argument (SSA), in logic, critical thinking, political rhetoric, and caselaw, is a consequentialist logical fallacy [1] in which a party asserts that a relatively small first step leads to a chain of related events culminating in some significant (usually negative) effect. [2] The core of the slippery slope argument is that a specific decision under debate is likely to result in unintended consequences. The strength of such an argument depends on the warrant, i.e. whether or not one can demonstrate a process that leads to the significant effect. This type of argument is sometimes used as a form of fearmongering, in which the probable consequences of a given action are exaggerated in an attempt to scare the audience. The fallacious sense of "slippery slope" is often used synonymously with continuum fallacy, in that it ignores the possibility of middle ground and assumes a discrete transition from category A to category B. In a non-fallacious sense, including use as a legal principle, a middle-ground possibility is acknowledged, and reasoning is provided for the likelihood of the predicted outcome.

To: Katelew who wrote (128016)	7/6/2019 2:42:04 PM
From: Wharf Rat	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 356438

"Being branded a criminal with a felony record is a big deterrent. " Doesn't seemed to have stemmed the flow; apparently the conditions in their own countries are bigger deterrents to staying.

To: Katelew who wrote (128016)	7/6/2019 4:23:33 PM
From: bentway	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 356438

You aren't aware that crossing the border illegally is a misdemeanor? The illegal entry of non-nationals into the United States is a misdemeanor according to the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, which prohibits non-nationals from entering or attempting to enter the United States at any time or place which has not been designated by an immigration officer, and also prohibits non- ... Illegal entry - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org ..and anyway, that's not calling for 'open borders'.