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    4.3: Look for Exceptions
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    1. MakenaDiazC 04 Oct 2023
      If the writer is arguing for something that obviously has downsides, they may present it as the lesser of two evils

      in an argument the least harmful points will be made

    2. MakenaDiazC 04 Oct 2023
      The entire argument is not invalidated just because there are counterexamples.

      counterarguments don't invalidate the argument; might help even

    3. MakenaDiazC 04 Oct 2023
      But is the general statement always true?

      doesn't mean the statement will be accurate

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