ATTACKING A STRAWMAN

Section: Maneuver

Explanation
Example
Definition of Attacking a Strawman:
Your opponent either (1) restates your position falsely or (2) exaggerates the consequences that may follow from your position.

(1) Smith: 'I am opposed to capital punishment.' Jones: 'I'm not.' Smith: 'You ought to be. Capital punishment is unchristian.' Jones: 'People like you who oppose punishing criminals nauseate me.' (2) Smith: 'I am opposed to capital punishment.' Jones: 'You fellows that are against capital punishment must want your daughters molested every time they leave the house!'

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