Correct. What is important to remember though is that he also argues the principle should be used as a way to set up a coup de grace against your enemy, either by destroying them in detail as they retreat, or by forcing their surrender.

However, I do agree with the overall point that there should be the option for mercy, as long as there is genuine change reinforced by words. After all, a not insignificant amount of the people currently helping to pull this off used to Dems, as Carl pointed out.

Correct. What is important to remember though is that he also argues the principle should be used as a way to set up a coup de grace against your enemy, either by destroying them in detail as they retreat, or by forcing their surrender.

however, I do agree with the overall point that there should be the option for mercy, as long as there is genuine change reinforced by words.

Correct.