What Fallacy is this?
In February 1992, a representative of the Catholic Church in Puerto Rico gave a radio interview (broadcast on National pUblic Radio) in which he said that the Church was against the use of condoms. Even though the rate of AiDS infection in Puerto Rico is much higher than on the US mainland, the spokesman said that the Church could not supprot the use of condoms becuase they are not absolutely reliable in preventing the spread of the disease. "if you could prove that condoms were absolutely dependabel in preventing a person from contracting AIDS, then the Church sould support their use"?
Check this site. It is an easy explanation of the most common fallacies.
http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/fallacies.html
The fallacy in this statement is known as the "fallacy of perfection" or the "fallacy of demanding certainty." This fallacy occurs when someone dismisses or rejects an idea or proposal because it is not entirely perfect or certain.
In this case, the representative of the Catholic Church is demanding absolute reliability or certainty from condoms in preventing the spread of AIDS. They state that if condoms were proven to be absolutely dependable in preventing the disease, then the Church would support their use. This fallacious argument ignores the fact that even though condoms may not offer 100% protection against AIDS, they are still an effective means of reducing the risk of transmission.
To address this fallacy, it is important to recognize that most issues in life, including matters related to health and safety, involve some degree of uncertainty. It is not reasonable to demand absolute certainty before taking action. Instead, decisions should be based on evidence, expert opinions, and a rational assessment of risks and benefits. In the case of condom use, while they may not provide perfect protection, they have been scientifically proven to significantly reduce the risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDS.