William Wallace will forever be known throughout history as either a criminal or a hero and he embodies the saying that ''One man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter.'' He was made Guardian of Scotland and there is a monolithic tower to his memory in Stirling called Wallace Monument, but when he graced this world he was seen as a criminal by the English. One only has to see his death at the hands of the English, where he was hung, drawn and quartered. He actually had his guts burnt on hot coals whilst he was still alive, but even Wallace himself could match such atrocities, as it was he who decapitated Hugh de Cressingham from his horse and made his skin into a baldric (which is a sword belt) and sword handle. There is no conflict on Earth which garners so much ferocity from both sides, fierce competitiveness known far and wide throughout the world. The bizarre thing is both the English Normans and Wallace were of the same ethnicity (Norman) it really showcases what war can bring out of citizens of rival states.
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