"The sniping between Steve and Dick is at a level that I'm hearing about it from others."

This completely misrepresents the relationship I've had with Dick over many years. Any recent distemper (which, of course, we can't see because of your delete finger, which makes your comment so easy to make) comes mostly from him. It will pass if you let it and I'm not bothered. And "from others," eh? Easy to say, innit! In the words of Butch and Sundance, who are these guys?? :-)

Anyway, back on topic, it pleased me greatly today to see "the Colston Four" (the boys and girl who toppled Colston's statue in Bristol and dumped it in the harbour) being acquitted. Colston was one of the biggest slave-traders and he oversaw a rape centre for the abuse of female captives. When the establishment won't move against injustice, I think it's fine to take non-violent direct action. Arguing about what's "legal" and what isn't can come later. The four have struck a mighty blow against institutional racism. Kudos.