When one must fear to state an unpleasant truth, can one really claim to be living in "freedom"? Try human nature for size, Little Hawk; it is not just a peculiarity of nations. Empathy and common sense stills your tongue. If it does not, there is a penalty in it for you.

An example: if a dear friend confides in you that her husband beats her, do you stand there and berate her for things she did in the past? No. I have no doubt that the first thing you do is try to help her deal with this particular problem.

Ebbie