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[–] CileTheSane@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 month ago

Arguments made without evidence can be dismissed without evidence.

If I made an absurd claim, such as: "Donald Trump was not born in the United States, he was born in Kenya." Without any evidence supporting my claim, It doesn't matter if a bunch of idiots jump on board agreeing with me. There is no moral imperative for Donald Trump to provide his birth certificate (good evidence) in order to dismiss my made up nonsense claims.