Do you agree with this argument? Why or why not?

Argument against position: The ability to purchase guns should never be restricted, because they protect people.

Validity: Potentially invalid, as it assumes a causal link between not restricting guns and protecting people without considering potential middle grounds.

Response: The slippery slope argument oversimplifies the nuanced issue of balancing open access to guns and protection. Restricted gun access can protect people who are not experienced and mentally capable to own a gun and also preserve essential freedoms. Striking a balance is possible through well-defined criteria, such as background checks. This approach respects both individual rights and expression, but also societal well-being, negating the slippery slope's assumption of an all-or-nothing scenario.

Colby, K. (2022). 7 reasons why guns should not be banned. Secondamendmentcenter.Org.secondamendmentcenter.org/7-reasons-why-guns-should-not-be-banned/.