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. . . As we formulate our strategies for dismantling America’s gun culture:
A direct attack only strengthens a person in his illusion, and at the same time embitters him. There is nothing that requires such gentle handling as an illusion, if one wishes to dispel it. If anything prompts the prospective captive to set his will in opposition, all is lost. And this is precisely what a direct attack achieves.
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This is very wise. I can think of so many times in my life when this has played out just as he describes. Thank you.
Good luck with your strategizing, Paul.
Posted by: Kymberlee della Luce | 02/07/2013 at 11:00 AM