I think he makes a valid point that information historically flowed more freely with David in the role. Sophie is no doubt more risk adverse due to her background etc and is better suited to prudently manage communication. Just a fact. The hypothetical example - I'm not sure why you put it in quotes btw? - was a clearly labelled hypothetical (extreme or otherwise) of why it's a GOOD thing that we have Sophie in the role. So how are we all being duped?????