I'm choosing column 2 for several strategic reasons:

1. Blocking potential threats: While my opponent doesn't have an immediate winning move, playing in column 2 prevents my opponent from building a strong position on the left side of the board.

2. Building potential winning opportunities: By playing in column 2, I'm beginning to establish a presence on the left side of the board that could develop into horizontal winning opportunities.

3. Balanced board position: This move gives me pieces in different areas of the board (columns 2 and 4), which provides more flexibility for future moves and makes it harder for my opponent to block all potential winning lines.

4. Avoiding giving advantage: If I were to play in columns 3, 4, or 5, I'd be stacking on existing pieces, which could potentially help my opponent create winning opportunities in those columns.