Well, I do. The guy was much more than you say. Yes, he drank alcohol, sometimes to excess; as do many here, including myself. I believe the drug usage was over-exaggerated, at least during the last half of his life. It was one of those things which enhanced his legend, and he let that be believed for any number of reasons. It's like Robert Johnson; Son House stated that Johnson sold his soul to the devil in order to be the best guitar player on earth. Ridiculous on it's face, but almost every bio I've read on Johnson repeats the story.
Hunter was very conservative in many respects (he loved firearms for one) and is very misunderstood by many on this board.
I'll leave you all with this question: Many here have accused Thompson (maybe not on this particular thread) of being a loony liberal druggie. What true liberal would ask to have his ashes shot out of a cannon? A cannon? Think about it.
Amen brother!
Speaking truth to power!
(As your attorney, I advise you to drink heavily!)