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> We shouldn't do A, because even though A is okay, it will likely lead to B, then C, then D, which is definitely bad.

I don't think this is a valid form of reasoning by itself. The onus is on you to show that the A > B > C > D causality chain is inevitable. Simply mentioning the phrase "slippery slope" doesn't constitute such an argument and can be dismissed without thought.




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