> Why? How strong would their [0] arguments be? I imagine the strength of their arguments would be approximately related to the strength of said arguments meri

> Why? How strong would their [0] arguments be? I imagine the strength of their arguments would be approximately related to the strength of said arguments merits / demerits. You don't have to present an unyielding argument if your goal is to educate your reader and help them to reach an informed position. He's saying he expected more, coming from a different background with a culture of rigor.