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A principal of sound argument that posits that one need not prove a negative. Because it’s impossible to prove a negative. It’s hard enough to prove a positive (the best you can do is point to an absence of contradictory evidence).  
A principal of sound argument that posits that one need not prove a negative. Because it’s impossible to prove a negative. It’s hard enough to prove a positive (the best you can do is point to an absence of contradictory evidence).  


The principle is evidenced as well as anywhere by Mike and Vyvan from the Young Ones:
The principle is evidenced as well as anywhere by Mike and Vyvyan:


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