I know lots of good people, who have some rotten ideas. Both of my parents spouted racist cliches. I know what you mean Spaw, but I like to feel that the compassion wins out in the end. I wouldn't like the ten most unpleasant facts about alanabit blasted out all over Mudcat.
It seems likely that Charlton Heston grew up in another age, with some ideas, which have had to go. I try to remember Heston for Ben Hur and hope that he was one of the good guys.