# 27. Rhetorical manipulation ## 27.5. Methodology/Refinements/Sub-species ### 27.5.3. Attacking Approach #### 27.5.3.3. Burden of Proof This is where the manipulator claims that his argument doesn't require him to provide proof and that it is up to the opponent (victim) to disprove the manipulator's assertions. Example: "This GM vaccine is safe as far as we are concerned, unless anyone has proof to the contrary?" ***Parent:** [[Attacking Approaches]]*