My theory on this whole thing is that most of us in this forum suffer from some sort mental disorder whether we admit it or not. Those who successfully complete LL get "cured" from their illness and move on to a new life, or can end up in a darker place looking for the "next answer to all problems".
No one forces us to undergo this painful procedure. It is something that is done voluntarily, or out of perceived necessity.
The same logic can be applied to most people who join the army. One volunteers to join the army(at least in North America), because of perceived necessity(financial), or because there are some screws lose to begin with. When they come back from real combat, they get a new perspective and appreciation for life, or they suffer from Post Traumatic Syndrome Disorder.
I'm afraid that our friend Leechlet "fell of the deep end" and is seeking for something else to make up for whatever shortcomings he believes he has.