false dichotomy - giving the impression that there are only two opposing choices or options, while ignoring any middle ground exists between the two extremes.
: Between total isolation or "learning to live with it," while ignoring any incremental approaches to protecting oneself against COVID.

false dichotomy - giving the impression that there are only two opposing choices or options, while ignoring any middle ground exists between the two extremes.
: Between either opening the country or keeping is closed, while ignoring any incremental approach to mitigating COVID.

false dichotomy - giving the impression that there are only two opposing choices or options, while ignoring any middle ground exists between the two extremes.
: Between being in a nuclear war with North Korea or being on friendly terms, while ignoring any middle-ground position.