
Originally Posted by
scheherazade
I have not said "the best way is to". The order and placement of words is important to the meaning.
The best fight is the one that is never fought, for that is the true measure of strategy.
The above quote is indeed my opinion and that of my mentors.
I do not think it is appropriate to discuss the details of 'eliminating the threat' when that is not my preferred strategy. Likewise, if 'engagement' is required, I do not think this is the appropriate thread (or forum) for such a discussion. I would likely seek a discussion board on a forum for self defense for such a conversation. Perhaps I should have made that distinction more clearly.
Ok, so a bunch of opinion as to
"best" and
"True measure." Sounds definite. Very certain. Yet, if it is opinion, sounds subjective, too.
Which is it?
You state it as a certainty with the words "best" and "true measure" and then say it is inappropriate to discuss concepts of human psyche, evolution, biological responses and logical morality on a science forum? Utter hogwash. You said, "true measure."
These are your words. You, yourself, pointed out the importance of sticking to the words that you chose. You, yourself, said you stand by the words you chose.
If you do not wish to discuss it, that is fine. I merely pointed out the fallacy in stating a certainty, claiming it as opinion, then refusing to discuss the details.
You are not obligated to argue your position, even though you made the claim and the position... but the topic is quite appropriate on a science forum.
What is inappropriate is you're making of certain claims, those claims being unsupported and then an admitted opinion.