This little item, published slightly more than a week ago on the 209th anniversary of Joseph’s birth, represents much, much more that could be said in defense of his much-maligned good character:
http://www.ldsliving.com/story/77567-5-insights-into-the-personality-of-joseph-smith?utm_source=ldsliving&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=popular&utm_content=pop2141226