Common Arguments

 Here are some arguments that can apply to many resolutions. 

1. Thin edge of the wedge/principle/precedent aka slippery slope

2. Opportunity costs

3. Chill effect

4. Banning/ Nanny state issues – drive it underground, can't regulate  requires losing freedom and ignoring someone’s decision, govt judgment replaces yours, not suit everyone, won’t work because ones that need help will ignore rules, hurt many for sake of few, better approaches/real problem

5. Caution is best policy

6. Harm reduction

7. Principle argument – show principle then that the resolution follows from it (or goes against it if you are on the other side)

8. Democracy – do what people want, give choice,

9. Ain’t broke don’t fix it – is there a real problem

10. Pragmatic argument rather than principle

11. Where do you draw the line rather than absolute

12. Is there another answer/solution/problem? How do you decide which is better?