Robert McNeil - It's no secret that theme bars are an abomination, but what about the Stasi?

I AM not in principle opposed to theme bars, although something deep within me despises them.

Excuse me a moment, while I check that bombshell opening sentence for consistency. "Principle" – yes, good; "opposed" – the mot juste; "deep" – controversial, but honest; "despises" – excellent, couldn't have put it better myself. Yes, that all makes...