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Originally Posted by troutman
Irrelevant. I support science based medicine.
http://www.theskepticsguide.org/reso...fallacies.aspx
Argument from authority
Stating that a claim is true because a person or group of perceived authority says it is true. Often this argument is implied by emphasizing the many years of experience, or the formal degrees held by the individual making a specific claim. It is reasonable to give more credence to the claims of those with the proper background, education, and credentials, or to be suspicious of the claims of someone making authoritative statements in an area for which they cannot demonstrate expertise. But the truth of a claim should ultimately rest on logic and evidence, not the authority of the person promoting it. |
Thank you for re-educating me on the pitfalls of logically fallacies.
I wasn't making an argument, which would necessitate me taking a position and defending it. I was merely stating things from a Flames-orientated point of view, considering the context we find ourselves in. A matter of fact statement if you will. But I appreciate the strength of your opinion.