I was quite an activist when I was younger, too. Somehow I'm not surprised to see so many kilties "coming out" as people who walk the walk when it comes to standing up for causes they believe in.

I pick my battles very carefully these days since I was also one of those young ones who let their idealism blind them to large parts of reality that can't be ignored when the good of all is to be considered.

Be comforted in the knowledge that your friend (ex-friend?) will someday have to deal with things like mortgages, car payments and children...these are some of the things that can really moderate one's passion when it comes to their agendas.

I've always thought that the expression, "Youth will have its beer" applied to passionate beliefs as well as actual bevvies.

Though I'd rather have the bevvies....


Best

AA