Entering the arena
CASUAL · Round 3/2
🇮🇳For
84
VS
42
Against🇫🇷
it is bad because addictions strip away the freedom of an individual as well as resources
◆ The Oracle Speaks
Your argument identifies two distinct negative impacts, but lacks empirical data or specific examples to substantiate these claims. To strengthen your position, consider elaborating on the causal mechanism between the physiological process of addiction and the loss of individual autonomy.
drug addiction is not bad especially if the drug is harmless and cheap
⚖ Fallacy · Begging the question
"if the drug is harmless"
The argument assumes the conclusion that some drugs are harmless without providing evidence, effectively sidestepping the definition of addiction.
⚖ Fallacy · Special pleading
"not bad especially if the drug is harmless and cheap"
This attempts to create an exception to the definition of addiction without addressing the opponent's core point regarding the loss of individual autonomy.
◆ The Oracle Speaks
Your argument fails to directly engage with the opponent's claim regarding the loss of personal freedom, focusing instead on hypothetical scenarios. To improve, define your criteria for 'harmless' and provide a logical framework for why a cheap or harmless drug does not impede autonomy.
some drugs are very detrimental to health like heroin or cocaine and can ruin a person's health
◆ The Oracle Speaks
Your argument successfully identifies specific high-risk examples to counter the premise of harmlessness. To strengthen your position, provide specific physiological or socioeconomic data regarding the consequences of heroin and cocaine usage rather than asserting their detrimental nature as an obvious fact.
well, but drugs help a person to relieve stress which is helpful
⚖ Fallacy · Oversimplification
"drugs help a person to relieve stress which is helpful"
The argument ignores the negative health trade-offs and net impact, reducing a complex medical issue to a single utility function.
◆ The Oracle Speaks
Your argument identifies a potential benefit of substance use but fails to address the opponent's evidence regarding physical destruction. To improve, you must provide a comparative analysis that weighs the alleged stress relief against the severe health detriments mentioned by your opponent.
Final Verdict
84
For
42
Against
The verdict stands. The Oracle rules FOR.