Little Hawk - You seem to have an amazing talent for knowing the unknowable. How is it that you are able to define the motives of someone you've never met { we assume } and don't really know? And is there anyone you would not defend? Tell the truth. Haven't you ever just said "That guy's a blithering idiot - a real wanker". Or does everyone have noble motives that we mere mortals are unable to see?

In a general sense { I'm not talking about anyone in particular } - Sometimes what you see IS what you get. Some people are just jerks. But you always seem to be able to defend anyone and everyone. Charles Manson is just misunderstood and really has a good side after all. I suspect your capacity to endure BS is a lot better than mine. My hat's off to you.