Many of these are what we call "false choices" of the sort that typically arise ...

Many of these are what we call "false choices" of the sort that typically arise in hypothetical utilitarian dilemma used in rhetoric and debate. Humans are creative enough to see alternative options that obviate the dilemma, at least to some extent. See Michael Sandel on moral dilemma.

Edit: FYI, Sandel's complete course "Justice" is on Youtube.[1]

[1]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBdfcR-8hEY