"Martin always says what he thinks" ..that IS what is scary..
"...and likes to twist the knife in that tender place." ...this is a VIRTUE?

Amos is at least willing to thoroughly study, research and note data to support his 'concern'...which many of us share.

ake, if you suppose that "most of us" really HAVE thoughts like MG...(and perhaps, yourself?), I'd suggest THAT indicates a personal problem with your attitude toward human nature.