Was Saruman a Ring-bearer?

[Valandil]

Originally Posted by Haradrim

I think Saruman was just misunderstood as I have said about Morgoth and Sauron. He just wanted to know a littl emore about the rings so the other members of the council labeled him as a wierdo and then eventually he started listening to Sauron who was telling him that he had the right to do what he wanted like any good person should. Then when he joined Sauron Gandalf and the rest were shocked and fought him. Why? because Gandalf and the WHite COuncil had sticks up their *** and were to used to traditional ideas o fgood and evil. Poor Saruman.

Misunderstood? No-no!! He turned naughty indeed! Consorted with orcs and cut down forests and would have happily enslaved both you and me! Corrupted by power!

Gandalf & co. were being faithful to their good mission... and standing up for the freedom of all!