Mr. Wright's reaction to the ultimatum was probably not a bad thing, even though we'll never know what would've happened if he'd tried to stay. After all, when a speeding train is coming toward you, the best thing is to get off the tracks. Had it been me, I'm not sure if I'd have been able to stick it out as long as he did! I would've probably left either during or after Animals, from how I read that things were going at the time.

But this does not mean a weak man. Just look at Broken China. You have to be strong to get through something like that and then be able to speak to the world about it (through art, but it's the same principle). The album's dedication says it all: "To all those brave enough to face their past."

Can you do it?

Can I?

We all hope we won't have to, but when we have to face that moment, will we be ready? And no matter what we think...it seems to me that if we haven't already come to that moment, we all will someday. And it will be a rigourous test when it comes. I suggest everyone here think about that the next time they consider criticising Mr. Wright's personality.

Sorry for going astray there, but I just wanted to get that written down before I lost my train of thought.

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"And with these words I can see
Clear through the clouds that covered me
Just give it time then speak my name
Now we can hear ourselves again..."

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