Is this a Middle Ground Fallacy?
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"The way to preserve the flag's special role is not to punish those who feel differently about these matters. It is to persuade them that they are wrong."
(--In regards to the burning of the American flag being protected by the Constitution. )
(--In regards to the burning of the American flag being protected by the Constitution. )
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1No, because there is no assertion that a correct solution exists in the middle of the two extremes. This statement is clearly one of opinion, so no fallacy.
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Here is a nice video on the middle ground fallacy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmf6bWl-Hco&ab_channel=TED-Ed