I understand what you mean, ebbie, about disagreeing with someone but admiring them.

some people just radiate charisma - yes, i strongly disagree with some of the pope's attitudes, but i know he tried very hard to be a pure representation of what he thought his faith was about. and he brought a lot of comfort and inspiration to a lot of people.

I have a friend who is very strong minded, sometimes totally off the wall. he is a very powerful person, very smart, does a lot of good. when i say powerful i mean his presence, his personality. he is quite powerless in his personal situation. he is someone i admire greatly, for that humour and warmth.