Wow Tib, I was going to answer these in the morning but don't even feel like I need to anymore. You took the words right out of my mouth way better than I ever could. I am impressed and surprised by your post.
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly."
-walsh
-walsh