oggers, you know as well as I know that without this strike had someone started a discussion on arbitrary removal of ST there would be an uproar.
But I agree with you, this subject has run its course.
Perhaps in utopia the situation would have gone something like this:
"Willie, I absolutely support your stance against Bassa 100%. I do however feel your stance on ST is questionable. Please re-instate and defeat Bassa by other more appropriate means".