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    The fact that it was legally mandated is good evidence that it is [necessary].

    P1 If X was legally mandated then that is good evidence that X is necessary.

    P2 Slavery was legally mandated (in the USA)

    C1 There is good evidence slavery is necessary.

    P3 [insert other silly/abhorrent thing here: ICE in general, state murder…] was legally mandated.

    C2 There is good evidence silly/abhorrent thing is necessary.

    Personally I’d reject P1, the law isn’t an arbitrator of mortality, or truth. Due to C2 I’d side eye anyone who says it is.