You know, if you want to relate this to music, you could look at the various sea shantys that depict the captain, mate, bosun in various lights. Some of the ships were hell to work on because there were those in a position of authority who enjoyed lording it over their underlings with physical and verbal abuse.

Then there were the captains who were loved by their crew, kind but firm and fair. It seems that things haven't changed much.

Chet, I love your above sign off: Friends can disagree. I always try to disagree without being disagreeable!

Margarita