Yes, the philosophy, the 'thinking' that people want is a different dimension. If they just follow the philosophical part, that happens. They need daily practice. Sensei, perhaps because of your culture and background, you understand this necessary commitment. I believe that, yes.
Aikido students seem very intelligent.
You go on to say 'Budo' is made of two characters, one meaning 'holding the spear'. That is the beginning, the start of Budo. From that is Budo's start. Yes I think so. So the cooperation in Aikido between uke and nage, insuring that no one gets hurt, has resulted in a problem.