LOL!! Looks like all my old friends have crawled out of the woodworks.
I guess this kind of thing happens to all great men and women. Just look at Muhammed Ali- so many people hated him. Why? Because he was The Greatest. It never stopped them from watching his fights though. Why? Because...he was The Greatest and they Knew it.
Look at Jesus. People hated him and he was crucified. Why? Because he knew and preached the truth- that God and the kingdom of heaven lies Within. He realized he was one with god- and that every other person was just like him in their deepest nature- that they could even perform the same miracles as him and MORE. And so the religious orthodoxy and the masses hated him and killed him. It didn't stop them from being infatuated with him for thousands of years though. Why? Because he spoke the Truth and they Knew it.
Since the dawn of time the masses have ridiculed and persecuted the Strong- the Wise- the Courageous. Those that speak the Truth and stand for Justice. There is nothing new under the sun here and I would like to thank you all- the masses- for playing your role perfectly. Because truth be told: without the supporting characters there can be no Hero.