I think the key word here is not just honesty, but also respect. Yes, they probably did some bad stuff and they aren't saints, but can't we at least give them recognition for the things they did right?

Steven, when you have children and you bring them up in the right way - love them, provide for them etc, you'll want to be celebrated for the fact that you loved your children, not letting the fact that you piss idiot liberals off for your living overshadow your death.