Hmmm.
Two very different perspectives of the same guy. Which perspective should we believe?
I've only met Mike a couple of times while paying the parking fee at the ranch. Hard to draw a conclusion from those couple of brief visits.
Just remember that truth is truth and it is independent from what one choses to believe. I would suspect there's a bit of truth to both sides of these stories. And I'm sure each one of us is not excempt from having bright moments of concern and compassion, while at other times, expressing fear, anger, and maybe even rage when provoked by some means or another.
The trouble starts when one's mind confuses the what's good and bad, or right or wrong, or when it rapidly cycles between such emotions and the person becomes a twisted, volatile individual. Drugs and that "Loudmouth Soup" could add to the mix, if that's invloved.
There seems to me to be enough stories from different people, from both sides of the camp that would cause me to believe...
That Mike is one messed up dude that I wouldn't want to cross. And, with that in mind, I'm sure I can figure out how not to cross him and stay on his good side.
Seriously, has Mike threatoned anyone who has politely stopped at the Ranch, exchanged pleasantries, paid the troll-toll, parked and visited the springs, and waved politely on their way out?