Slippery Slopes

The "Slippery Slope" argument is a logical fallacy made by people who most often have no sound reasoned basis for the argument. It is based in fear and ignorance. It fails to focus on the issue at hand in favor of a "parade of horribles" which may or may not be linked to the issue at hand. If one wants to effectively argue an issue... steer clear of the slippery slope argument in favor of more sound topics/logical deductions.

To further exemplify the mistakes of making "slippery slope" arguments, here are potential such arguments that could (and might have been made) in the past.
"If the Government can't require people to attend church and respect the Sabbath then people will lose all morality."
"If women can vote pretty soon children and resident aliens will be given the ability to vote."
"If interracial marriage is approved soon people will be able to marry animals or children."

Restricting individuals' rights based on such poor logic is reckless and unjust.

Moreover if the controversial action is seen as "downhill" and moving towards some horrible outcome then why not push back "uphill"... Like arrange marriages to prevent that pesky issue of "love" between people of different races or the same sex... or preventing enlisted individuals from discussing anything in their personal lives - from their religion and political beliefs to their hometown or sexual orientation to keep troops morale high... Those are just two outrageous examples.