[Andreas Brekken]

Dear Ruy!

I totally agree with you with regards to your comments - and I see now that I should have rephrased this sentence.

The board shouldn't be limited and it should be open for all - and I have had my share of quite heavy debates with other members over the years - maybe my problem is that I am getting old and a little bit wiser?

What I do believe however, is that we should try to refrain from attacks on specific persons, living or dead. I do not believe I will stop trying to push such discussions in a different direction.

One example springs to mind - a soviet aviator of some repute went into what could be called uncontrolled spin after the war - alcohol, sexual assaults and several other acts not becoming an officer so to speak - indicating a personality of limited moral stature.

Should this affect my research with regards to his wartime efforts? Should I use this knowledge to discredit his name publicly on a discussion board on the internet?

I think the answer is obvious.

Regards,
Andreas B