Ted is a polarizing figure - folks love him or hate him. The guys that don't seem to like him (at least to me) appear to be the type that think the NRA is too strident sometimes. (shrug) Oh well, . . . . .
I personally think Ted has enough money that he doesn't worry about those who don't like him being himself and considering the business he's in I find his views pretty refreshing. There are no doubt others in the entertainment industries that feel the same way but they, for the most part, fly under the radar.
Whatever his flaws, he seems to have always avoided the drug scene and though his delivery can be abrasive, he speaks common sense. No denying his talent with a guitar, though those who don't care for that kind of music don't appreciate it.
Lukewarm never made it for me; I'd just as soon a man show hot or cold and leave no doubt about where he stands. If you truly believe something, you shouldn't worry about those who don't like your beliefs being offended by that. It's their problem.
Ted's no more full of himself than a lot of self-righteous hypocrites whose commitment to their beliefs is no deeper than floor wax.
