Ya know one thing I have learned in life is a few simple rules of life.
1. Believe none of what you hear, and half of what you see, and you'll have a pretty clear picture.
2. Expect people to be EXACTLY who they have proven themselves to be in the past.
3. I essentially see people as honest until they prove me otherwise.
I try to live by these rules, and so far, they haven't steered me wrong.
Oh yeah, and the past really is the past, unless it applies to a present situation..Then it's presence yet again. (For people who've made the same mistake more than once).
Just some words of wisdom.
Peace Out!
Thunderkiss65