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February 23, 2012

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allegation (made without proof or support) n.: ipse dixit

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I have long been convinced that authors of pro-choice literature have no concept of the ideology and philosophy which drive pro-life activities. The January 16 editorial admits that abortion is a deeply divisive, controversial issue, then by ipse dixit, declares the pro-choice side to be the right one. (Mary Duhon, Viewpoints, Houston Chronicle, 1/23/1998.)

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