I will admit that you're explanation is probably right, not because
you're not a dumbshit, but because occam's razor, despite what one
might think, has several variations (apparant occam was pretty vague),
and naturally you're thick enough to believe the way you were taught
was the only way.  In any event, the  variation I was taught is
probably  better because US education is better than wimpy Canadian
education


The mere fact you didn't know this shows you don't deserve to lecture
anyone about occam or logic.