[Gimlet]

The normality I was referring to concerned dislocation, disruption, disappointment and divorce not the specifics of Walker's particular and rather humdrum variety of experience. I find no excuses for his ignorance and narrow views. Walker does seem to be a mixed up politically and religiously. But - he is no victim in my book and this defence lawyer angle doesn't fly with me.

[GussiedUp]

Then we obviously agree - Walker has zero excuses for his behavior no matter how abnormal his upbringing may have been - he's an adult making those decisions now. He knew the consequences.