Ok, I will have to look back at the posts to see who it was. I live by old school rules as well. I am Italian also (GiaMatteo). And one of the main reasons I got involved to the extent that I did? Is because I don't like getting screwed either.
Where am I coming from? I was raised by a 6 purple heart recipient Vietnam Vet, who was a Chief of Police of a major city for two terms and who also worked with the government (can't say which branch)for many years. I was raised to not only go after the truth but to tell only the truth. My father put crooks away for a living. I am a mirror image of my father in that respect. But I was also taught that everyone is innocent until proven guilty, beyond reasonable doubt.
From one Italian to another, I accept your apology...