[SteveH]

That is the heart of our disagreement. Unfortunately, I can explain it to you but I cannot understand it for you. If you need it explained, I'm afraid it would be pointless to try.

I think the concept you're avoiding here is "evasiveness."

As in, "I am out of ammo. I need to get out of here quickly."

You can't explain it because there is nothing to explain; I've got you covered no matter how you twist and turn. [Some people can't admit this when it happens to them, and so they habitually respond with non sequiturs. Whatever, it's OK with me (smile).]

[muir_redwoods]

"As in, "I am out of ammo. I need to get out of here quickly."

We're on the 628th post in this string, I don't think getting out of here quickly is my objective. I simply have identified you as a person with statist tendencies who looks for his government to protect him from truly fair and, especially, open competition. I am not afraid of such competition. I am worthy of freedom. I accept the risks. I don't think I am talking to someone like that and, frankly, I try to limit my contact with such people.

Rail away if you like but it's not my job to educate you.