[HerenIstarion]

[quote]Tolkien was not as much of a Manichaen as he’s often made out to be. He didn’t see the fall of Melkor as a necessary element to provide balance, but a circumstance, regrettable in and of itself, but one that could be given an ultimate purpose by Eru[/qoute]

Though BD policies and regulations forbid posting for the purposes of expression of mere agreement, in this particular case I must break the rule and agree with you without putting forth anything new. But I hope I made it civil, at least. So less civil, but more emotional part to follow:

u r da man, Bill [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]