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  "in short, a factor of 1000 matters in estimating deaths, and we should try to keep to the truth, whether considering our own crimes or those of official enemies."

  "in short, a factor of 1000 matters in estimating deaths, and we should try to keep to the truth, whether considering our own crimes or those of official enemies."

The important of the words "official enemies" gives credit to my interpretation in argument (d).

The importance of the words "official enemies" gives credit to my interpretation in argument (d).

Here is a further quote that clarifies his views a bit;

Here is a further quote that clarifies his views a bit;