I’ll never forget hearing Admiral James Stockdale ask this question as he started his comments in a 1992 Vice-Presidential debate.  Stockdale was Ross Perot’s running mate and I don’t think he ever adequately answered the question.  However, no one seemed to forget it.  It is a vital question.  One that we should ask ourselves and, unlike Admiral Stockdale, be sure we answer it completely.  We are who we believe ourselves …