[r-q-tek86]

There always needs to be a leader. I do believe they just "emerge", come "naturally". John fits that bill, IMHO.

Ivy Starns emerged as a leader, too. I just find it odd that these proud individualists have so easily submitted to John's rule.

[NoGrayZone]

" I just find it odd that these proud individualists have so easily submitted to John's rule."

And just who created Galt's Gulch? You say "so easily submitted to", as if submission is a bad thing.