A Classic Technique

One classic debating technique is:

1. mention an argument from the opposing side,
2. offer essentially no counter-argument,
3. treat the first argument as ridiculous.

We see an example this attempt at a dissection of the Banana Equivalent Dose. The closest thing to a counter-argument is pointing that other mundane objects are as radioactive as bananas … which, if anything, strengthens the original argument.

While I'm on the topic, I've been wondering if the potassium pills I've been taking count as nuclear medicine…