I would not write them off - my whole point is that by making the double argument people are trying to avoid having to think about trade offs.<p>I get very suspicious when I see conjunctive arguments that neuter hard value judgments. It&#x27;s extremely common to see them: &quot;I think you doing X is objectionable AND it doesn&#x27;t even work!&quot; Example from the right:<p>Gun control is unconstitutional AND criminals will still get guns anyway!<p>In my experience, the second half of these arguments usually has nothing to do with the arguer&#x27;s real motivations, it just helps him&#x2F;her avoid cognitive dissonance from the trade offs.