"Ever since marijuana was decriminalized, the sale of alcohol has gone down. And this has resulted in fewer liquor taxes being paid." This is an example of the slippery slope fallacy.

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This statement presents a causal relationship between the decriminalization of marijuana and the decrease in alcohol sales and liquor taxes without sufficient evidence to support the logical link. It is a potentially valid argument to say that the availability of marijuana might have had some impact on the sales of alcohol, but it cannot be claimed that the only reason for the decrease is marijuana's decriminalization. Therefore, this statement is not necessarily true, making it a slippery slope fallacy.

"Ever Since Marijuana Was Decriminalized, the Sale of Alcohol Has