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In reply to the discussion: im curious to know [View all]discntnt_irny_srcsm
(18,591 posts)63. Thanks. I don't know about today but...
...in the past lawyers and doctors studied Latin simply because the vocabulary and grammar enabled the forming of thoughts into words with precision not merely an accuracy but in razor sharp and concise form. I have an appreciation for understanding a topic and being able to express relevant ideas in the language of the subject. Naming a law "...control" conveys the idea that control is the object.
If you tell folks for long enough that you can control crime and prevent the evil that scares them, some will begin to believe you.
Control is a myth.
Once you accept that the purpose of a law is to be a criteria upon which to base prosecution and conviction in court and not much more, you're on the right path.
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"Bazooka" is an archaic term, and general used only by those with limited knowledge and ....
Marengo
Apr 2017
#26
Essentially my reaction towards someone who uses "bazooka". It is however useful in the sense...
Marengo
Apr 2017
#37
Ridiculous. On the contrary, it weakens you argument. Please do continue using the term though
Marengo
Apr 2017
#41
I noticed you haven't responded to any posts on asymmetrical warfare in this thread...
Marengo
Apr 2017
#50
What are your qualifications for accurately assessing who can or cannot successfully engage...
Marengo
Apr 2017
#55
I submit that the very nature of asymmetrical warfare includes that any instance is successful.
discntnt_irny_srcsm
Apr 2017
#57
Still very curious to know what qualifies you to accurately determine who may, or may not,...
Marengo
Apr 2017
#59
"(Y)our/our peashooters will be worthless" Ahem. Just last week in Afghanistan:
friendly_iconoclast
Apr 2017
#32
The common 18th century definition of "free state" could indicate either for or against...
Marengo
Apr 2017
#25
Not changing. It is written they that live by the sword shall die by the sword.
caroldansen
Apr 2017
#4
re: "It is written they that live by the sword shall die by the sword."
discntnt_irny_srcsm
Apr 2017
#8