Originally Posted by
Floatsflyer
Forrest Gump said it best, "Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get." So too with human beings, the most imperfect species on the planet.How many times have you heard: but he was such a nice guy or girl; he was a really good neighbour; he was a family man, my kids played with his; never any trouble; never heard any arguments or yelling coming from the house; a model military man or woman. All of this is spoken after they go out and do something abhorant or heinous and it's just hard to believe because it's too shocking and disturbing. That's because some of us have a dark side that is heretofor unknown and not apparent in day to day living. Allow me to give you an analogous example, a real life situation that shocked an entire country. Perhaps you remember him from all the 24/7 news reports. Back in 2010 we got to know a Colonel Russell Williams, a model military man over his 23 year career in the RCAF. Described as an elite pilot, highly decorated and shining bright star of the Canadian military. This pilot was so well respected that he was chosen to fly VIP military transports with none other than the Queen of England aboard, Prince Philip, the Prime Minister of Canada and other dignitaries. At the time of his arrest he was the Commander of the largest Canadian air force base, RCAF Trenton.The story is long and involved and sordid to say the least, so here's the short strokes. He was charged with 2 counts of first degree murder, 2 counts of forcible confinement, multiple counts of sexual asault, and 82 counts of fetish breaking and entering(stole womans underwear and catalogued them). He spared us a long trial by confessing and admitting his crimes in less than 12 hours after being brought in for questioning. He is now a convicted murderer and rapist serving life sentances in maximum security.He had a lovely business women wife who knew nothing of his dark side and of course all the neighbours, friends and relatives said he was a great guy. The military dug a deep hole, jumped into it and pulled over a lid rather than say they'd have a beer with him anytime.