I used no trickery.

I am attempting to ascertain where you draw the line.

I offered examples that I presume we agree on, on both sides of the line.

Then I gave an example where we might disagree.

If you feel my questions are 'cartoonish straw man questions' then that of course is your right.

However, I want to make it clear that:

- you mischaracterized the quotation from the professor in the article

- I would honestly like to understand (i) whether you agree there is a line to be drawn between things that correct for impediments that are irrelevant to the competency being tested, and (ii) where you would draw that line.

If the manner in which I've written my questions makes it seem like I have any intention other than to understand your position more clearly, I apologize.