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Should “necessity defense” be a legal defense for climate activists?
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Selected thesis
Necessity defense should be a legal defense for climate activists.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
Everyone, including climate activists, has the right to use this defense if they can justify it.
Pro claim 2
Necessity defense cases draw more attention to climate issues.
Con claim 1
Using the necessity defense can encourage dangerous behavior from activists.
Con claim 2
Climate activists using the necessity defense devalues it.