Depends on the occurrent connotation of "respects", doesn't it? A sheep simultaneously both respects and does not respect a far more intelligent, free, individual, and nimble creature: the fox.
Maybe, but that hardly describes you, so quit tooting your own horn. I know for a fact it was either in a conversation with martin or @kcal that you said increasing the supply of money doesn't impact inflation or something to that affect. But, I have neither the time nor inclination to dig for it. Was hoping someone else would remember it and dig it up, but seems no one else care either.
You always swallow the mainstream narrative and cliches. Sheep are highly intelligent, almost as smart as pigs. Sheep can recognize their shepherds face, even w/wo beard and hats, and recognize the dog that herds them. Sheep can be taught to come when called, to follow you, and to stand when ordered to. Try that with a fox. Don't believe everything you see in the movies or CNN et al.