Oh I agree. I don't think their opinions merit a greater value
  than our own. After all, it's our country and we choose.

  Still, it's interesting seeing, for example, documentaries from
  the BBC about American Imperialism on the Rise... a perspective
  we never hear about because we're on the inside and consider it
  normal. That doesn't mean we're wrong for believing it - it's
  just interesting to see other perspectives sometimes. that's
  interesting; I mean, I get the impression that he was a nutball,
  akin to neo-Nazi wannabees but instead of idolizing Nazi Germany
  he idolizes the IRA and wanted his own little warzone or
  something.

  Was he used by them? Well, it's not impossible. But he struck me
  as a bit of a loser, kinda sad really. Maybe was somebody
  though. Hopefully they piece it together.