Timmerman objects to Singer's premise that if it is in your power to prevent something bad from happening, without sacrificing anything nearly as important, it is wrong not to do so.

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Timmerman's objection is that Singer's premise does not take into account the potential harm or unintended consequences that may result from preventing the bad thing from happening. Therefore, Timmerman argues that it is not always wrong to not prevent something bad from happening, even if you have the power to do so without sacrificing anything nearly as important.

Timmerman Objects to Singer's Premise That If It Is in Your