I fully agree that our friend considers that his opinions and assessments are 'truthful' from his viewpoint, and I think I have acknowledged that above.

Let us all know when the verified source on Captain Richard Laning USN EVER having made any reference to anyone being "just a bunch of goddam Eskimos" turns up.

By the way, should no such verification be found (Remember the myth is that he was reported as having said this at a Press Conference, so it is highly unlikely that such a remark would not be reported) then which one of you is going to set the matter to rights - My money is on no-one after all why spoil a story with truth and as with other songs, the theme of which would appear to be political propaganda, lies and total misrepresentation seems to be the stock in trade.