I too liked Sitton's writing. Nothin' much to do with this discussion, but every now and then Sitton "pops up" on some of the older History Channel programs about firearms, when they repeat. Always a joy to see and hear him again.

Been lucky enough to have met a few true wizards in my 60+ plus years. Very few of them came with indiscernible demons.

If three or more people think you're a dimwit, chances are at least one of them is right.