My thoughts exactly David. I don't quite agree with your thoughts on Ballard, but then again, I have never met him. I do agree with your statements about Cameron though. If you were to compare the work between the two "explorers"...well there is no comparison. James Cameron has revealed more about the Titanic than any other explorer in my opinion.
It has been said that the battle over salvaging at the Titanic is clearly an "emotional" battle. I wonder sometimes if this battle is becoming more of an egotistical battle. My own opinion is, as I've already stated...let them salvage, but let us see the artifacts without grossly increasing the salvagers' bank accounts.
Scott