I recall thinking to myself after watching Hated - did I just watch a brutally honest man who embodies all that is the punk rock ethos or did I just watch a psychopath at work?  I still don't know yet I can't help but find myself steeped in respect for this man.  He refused to accept the life on life's terms.  He lived on his terms more than anyone I can think of.  Did he shock for the sake of shock?  Absolutely not.  He was shocking because he was who he was and would not give in to anyone or anything.  Allin seems to be the combination of every shred of anger and rebellion from every artist that ever tried to break the mold.  When others put down their pens, paints, guitars and typewriters, Allin kept screaming.