I'm not being contrary. You said you were a doctor. Are you telling me that if there was a disease spreading among your people for which there was no known cure, you would just stop looking for one? I don't think you would. I don't think any healer would.

Anyway, I didn't say they were awful for having a discussion; I said phylacteries shouldn't be forced on us, and if they are, I'll resist with all my power. Is it so offensive to you that I think we should have the right to say no?