[mannykannot]

We don't have to guess why Alexander disapproves the one-liner, as, after presenting the more thoughtful version, he writes:

"The original is a gotcha exactly because it doesn’t invite this level of analysis or even seem aware that it’s possible. It’s not saying “calculate the value of these parameters, because I think they work out in a way where this is a pretty strong argument against controlling guns”. It’s saying “gotcha!”."