Regardless of whether you agree with Tred or not - and I do 95% of the time - you have to admire him for his tenacity and his utmost belief in his own personal ethics. As others have said, I'd share a hunt, a campfire or a sandwich with the guy anytime.
One of the things about Tred that has really helped all of us I think is that self analysis of our personal ethics. Where is the line in the sand that you will not cross? Many people don't have any idea. Over the years I have formed my own personal ethics, my own "lines in the sand". I don't think any two people have exactly the same personal ethics, and that's OK as long as you have 'some', that you have sat yourself down and determined that you, indeed, have your very own principles you live by.
If this thread did nothing else but get a few guys to think about what their own personal ethics are - then it was beneficial. We need so much more of this today, in our outdoor pursuits as well as our day to day living.