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Originally Posted by dksuddeth
really? think about this for a minute..
to get me to do something you want, you have two options.
1) you can persuade me, but I can always say no.
2) you can force me by using a gun.
now, whats more powerful?
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I can
try to persuade you, and you might say no. But if I
do persuade you, you would be under my influence.
I can
try to force you by using a gun, and you might do what I want, or you could simply refuse.
What's more powerful? I would say, the successful persuader in number 1, but one who shows no fear in the line of fire in number 2 would be a close second. Third would be the successful perpetrator in number 2, because the exerted power would likely be applied upon an individual. In most cases, you can only point a gun at one person at a time. And the overall threat range of a gun is relatively limited as well. The impact of an individual's persuasion can be multitudinous, far reaching, and long lasting.
And by the by, I have thought about this for far more than a minute. Also, your set up was erroneous because it leads to two unmatched outcomes, which makes it for an unfair comparison, which is why I answered as I did. Unless I am mistaken, you have begged the question here.