The straw man fallacy distorts or misrepresents an opponent's argument. This rhetorical strategy involves presenting a weakened or exaggerated version of someone's actual stance, making it easier to attack and refute, rather than engaging with the original argument itself.
The straw man fallacy...
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is a fair and valid use of logic and reasoning.
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originated on farms.
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provides scientific evidence to refute an opponent's argument.
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distorts or misrepresents an opponent's argument.
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