There is no way to avoid the exposure of all dark deeds that is presently underway. God desires it; it WILL come to pass. This is as true for me as it is for anyone else, although it has special application to the would-be masters of the universe.
While AC has no conscience like unto what you or I would mean by the term, ML does. AC probably gets off, in a weird way, at the fact that he finally has someone who refuses to back down. He LOVES the controversy. He THRIVES on it. Normal men like ML are not made for such an intense fracas, nor should they relish it the way AC does.
Mark, the end result is unavoidable (something the socialists use as a false mantra, but which, in this case, is the truth). As unpleasant a prospect as it may be, being open and honest will do two wonderful things:
1. Set you free from AC's tyranny.
2. Set things right with God, your family, and your fellows.
May Our Lady of Good Success of the Purification be with you in these difficult days. It is my prayer that, Lord willing and the creek don't rise, we may share an ale as friends. Godspeed.