I have to admit it and I can't hide it. One of my favorite characters in fiction and one of my all time favorite movies is Robin Hood. Whether it is the version with Errol Flynn (who you baby-boomers will remember) or the version with Kevin Costner (who some of the younger generation will remember), I really loved the action, the swashbuckling fights, the romance, and the legendary archery skill that is displayed. Let's face it - they are fun movies and Robin Hood is a fun character. When you think of someone who is handsome, dashing, romantic, courageous, compassionate, kind and loyal - Robin Hood fits the bill.

There is one thing that we force ourselves to forget about Robin Hood or else it kind of ruins both the character and the story. It is this - the bottom line is Robin Hood was a …