> I think the one-line quote would persuade people more readily than the 10-line quote. Anyone who is thinking clearly, regardless of their position, can agree

> I think the one-line quote would persuade people more readily than the 10-line quote. Anyone who is thinking clearly, regardless of their position, can agree with "when guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns," as it is simply a tautology. If you hear someone agreeing or disagreeing with the statement, they are really agreeing or disagreeing with a longer, implied argument like the one provided, or else they're confused.