Medical Ethics Reflect Nazi Wickedness
If you think the title is overly sensational and provocative, take a look at historical evidence. Yes, it is provocative because what follows is quite alarming. People can learn from the evils of Nazi history — if they are willing to do so. There are people who think that comparisons to Nazi Germany are hyperbole. Many reject them out of hand, even assuming a fallacious "slippery slope" argument will be made. Such things should be considered on the validity of their arguments. Credit: RGBstock / Jean Scheijen First, some comments on the slippery slope fallacy . People have wrongly claimed that when concerns about slippery slope are raised, they can be waved off as fallacious. Dead wrong. The actual fallacy is based on vague assumptions that a domino effect will cause an adverse result. For example, the Equal Access Act of 1984 was about discrimination against students using school facilities. It was okay for Marxist and other clubs to meet, but Christians were forbidden. Wh