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RE: False Dichotomies rule the stage during this day... we should learn to recognize them... [logical fallacy]
I.m.o. the problem is not the that people disagree. But that one person or group forces their "right" on the other with violence. Such as mandatory vaccination, or co2 taxes. But maybe I'm wrong about that. ;)
Disagreement is normal. It can be a positive thing. It is how a person deals with disagreement that is important. Though not being aware of Critical Thinking/Logical Fallacies etc can make things that you SHOULD logically disagree with not be disagreed with simply because of failure to see the logical fallacies being used against you/us. So it is important to understand Generalizations, Appeals to Authority, Ad-Hominem attacks, Red Herrings, Bandwagon, False Dichotomies, etc.
There is a positive aspect of knowing those too. It gives tools for discussion for when both sides are aware of logical fallacies they can cut through the bullshit/fluff that is all smoke and mirrors and just get down to the issues.