"There are good reasons for ignoring these problems, its not worth it to deal with them!"
When minimizing is no longer successful, many try to explain away problems by making up good explanations for why they are “necessary evils” or what’s “really” causing them. This often includes making excuses to avoid a true explanation. These arguments are often supported by revision or rebranding of the original premises. Often these arguments are, out of necessity, well researched. Informed opinions are applied inappropriately to reframe and center a discussion around subjects other than the topic of interest, thereby providing a distraction.
These arguments are recognizable when arguments are raised that try to convince you that it is not worthwhile to pursue solutions because there are other, more pressing issues that need to be solved first. Therefore the focus of discussion is hijacked. The end result sought by proponents of this strategy is the conclusion that problems are systemic and thus no ones responsibility. This is a powerful tool of distraction and invalidation because to recognize and counter these arguments one needs to be well versed in both the subject matter and context.
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