The Corruption of Frodo

[obloquy]

This is a terrifying trend. Disturbing numbers of these have arisen in recent years and apart from the educational benefits I really see no reason to keep the project in operation. Propaganda abounds and is difficult to weed out of the didactic -- although usually quite preachy -- whole. Where it will lead ultimately, if allowed to persist, is anyone's guess: mine is that we will see much more serious examples of destructive spirit engendered in the disciples of this movement. On the flip side, who can live without tacos and nachos? This is the difficulty.

A sidethought: did Gandalph blackmail Frodo into taking the ring, in a way? All his dire warnings and a very one-sided view of the ring's powers, even though he knew otherwise...

Indeed, but wherefore?