On the matter of me and Gurney both being ideologues I think I can see where you are coming from but think you are mistaken. I definitely have clear and strong views … as does Gurney… but dispute that I am uncompromising and dogmatic to an unhealthy degree as I think he is. I try to see the others point of view and aim to keep it civil even when I disagree whilst, despite my best efforts, I’ve never been able to win Gurney over to the same approach. If your definition of an ideologue is simply someone with the courage of their convictions .. which I don’t ..then I would be guilty as charged.
