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Old 23rd Jan 2012, 18:31
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The "slippery slope" argument is a logical fallacy used to publicly justify action which is desirable for other reasons (Realpolitik). Iran has other WMD (chemical and biological, as well as the easy access to radiological that any semi-developed country has) and has singularly failed to use them either openly or by proxy. Where do I think it will end? Iran will feel a bit safer and the West/Israel will have to treat them with a bit more respect than we do now.
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