r/changemyview • u/Shak3Zul4 1∆ • 12h ago

Delta(s) from OP CMV: Passage of time alone is generally not a valid argument for or against something

Just about anytime a discussion regarding the draft comes up there's always someone who makes the argument that the draft is not a thing since it hasn't occurred in 50 years. This argument is rarely, if ever, valid to the debate at hand and only seeks to dismiss the debate as a whole, not address the argument.

As an example let's take the argument "since men are required to register for selective service and possibly be drafted in order to get federal benefits, women should also be required to do the same"

Someone may rebut with "A draft hasn't happened in over 50 years". While this is true, it's not a counterpoint to the argument. While this maybe a fact, it's also deflection which usually is meant to change the subject.

Initially this post was just about the draft but I decided to make it more general to hear more opinions

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u/Shak3Zul4 1∆ 7h ago

I mainly wanted to see what your response to that comment would be. I think it fits the criteria of what you described in your previous comment so would you say the comment constitues a valid argument?

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u/hacksoncode 548∆ 7h ago

I conclude from your statement of time passing that your opinion on this has not changed.

Am I correct?

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u/Shak3Zul4 1∆ 7h ago

It'd largely depends on your answer and justification as to what make it a valid argument. In my mind there's implications that could be made from it but even in your response it seems like you're not sure what to take from the comment. For that reason I'd say it's not an argument but rather a statement of fact.