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John Trimble asserts that writers are like warriors, people who defend their claims and attempt to fortify their arguments. It would seem to me that Mr. Trimble, being a writer, has a rather fanciful view of his profession. Maybe some authors do see themselves as strapping defenders of all that is good, but I sure don't. Wouldn't the expression "the pen is mightier than the sword" be a foolish aphorism if writers are suddenly warriors? I believe that all writers write to make a point or statement, some with more vehemence than others, but a military comparison is too far-fetched for my taste. Mr. Trimble can keep his sword and his "warrior" mentality. I'll stick with the pen, thank you.