Again, not directing my reply at you directly as much as just venting.

I wasn't calling you a statist, I just tire at the reference because it doesn't add anything of value for me, but demonstrates (from my perspective) how much people think in terms of labels, memes, and larger (often fabricated) ideas instead of first principles.

Glad my venting enabled your venting as well. We can both get each other worked up and that's okay. We can both learn and grow because of it.