Virtually any time an
argument relies on statistics or facts, the arguer chooses
statistics and
facts which verify his/her claims while ignoring those which
contradict or undermine his/her argument. This is
human nature. It is the duty of the
listener to decide whether an
out-of-context number or sentence is representative of the whole story. Any argument can be made by using
data selectively.
In reality, both sides of issues often have valid points, but you won't hear anyone involved in a debate saying that.