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And a straw man argument can be defined as the following:
Oversimplify a person's argument into a simple analogy, which can then be attacked. I would point to your "lion killing lion" comment. The usage is proper. Check again.
So in fact, you are using it improperly. The "lion killing lion" comment was not directed at any position you had made, therefore I'm not creating or oversimplifying any position you hold. It was used to help explain what Hobbes meant by state of nature, that in a state of nature, humans do whatever they want for their own interests, including kill other humans, much like lions killing lions. In fact, I
specifically went on to clarify that your position differs from that state of nature in the fact I understand you only wish to apply it where it does not harm others.
Also interesting that your definition of a straw man's argument is pulled verbatim from Wikipedia. You also have a very good memory for Latin phrases apparently. Please don't tell me we have another Wiki-scholar on our hands.
The Community College comment was cute also. Maybe you're pulling a Senator Craig? Me doth think ye protest too much.