you know what? you’ve inspired me. believe it or not, i am a person who can change their mind. i’m going to play devil’s advocate here and take up the opposite position to what you propose, not because i want to prove i’m right but because you’ve taken the time to back up your argument with cited examples. i appreciate that. should we start a new thread somewhere? i’m new to lemmy so i’m not exactly sure where the right place would be. i have a lot to do today, so i won’t be able to counter you quickly.

let me just say that i’m not angry (well… i’m angry, but not at you). i recognize that we’re on the same side and i don’t want to disparage a fellow comrade. i respect the fact that you’ve had military training, and if i can prove you wrong, i hope that you would take a second look at the value you provide to the cause.

we’ll discuss this more, hopefully.