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    5 months ago

    The fact that it was legally mandated is good evidence that it is [necessary].

    P1 If X is legally mandated then that is good evidence that X is necessary.

    P2 Slavery is legally mandated (in the USA through prison labour)

    C1 There is good evidence slavery is necessary.

    P3 [insert other silly/abhorrent thing here is legally mandated: ICE in general, state murder…] is good evidence that [ICE, state murder, are necessary

    C2 There is good evidence silly/abhorrent thing is necessary.

    Personally I’d reject P1, the law isn’t an arbitrator of mortality, or truth. Due to C2 I’d side eye anyone who says it is.