Saturday, September 7, 2013
"... yes, it does seem obvious, but apparently some need to be reminded of it regardless... the assumed power in a shot across the bow comes from the ship to which the warning is aimed believing that the shooter is both more than willing to and capable of actually putting a shell through the bow should the warning be ignored... a shot across the bow absent a convincing threat of implied consequences if unheeded is nothing more than a shot across a bow... for the accused though, an empty threat becomes a golden opportunity to turn the tables and take the initiative..."
