Right on, meself. I suppose the rub comes in the "common usage" as opposed to the "definition". I am not sure there is such a thing as a true pacifist, according to the definition. And I believe that someone willing to go to jail rather than participate in an event (war) to which s/he is totally opposed on a moral, principled basis, is taking a stand which requires a great deal of courage. I think "fist fighting pacifism" is a fine description.

As to the song, hell, there are many songs that one cannot take seriously, but they still enjoy. This one is just a yarn, with a bit of Stan's prodding nature tucked in it, and it is enjoyable.

BTW, I ordered Songs from Fogarty's Cove. In the course of that process I corresponded back and forth with Ariel. She seems like a great person.

Mick