I am, by nature, a passionate man, one who believes strongly about issues that I feel should concern most of us. When I encounter others that don’t share my passions, I am too often dismissive of them, their feelings and their points of view.

Passion, depending on usage, is an asset or a deterrent, a trait that draws people closer or drives them away. The same passion that defines my life also controls it and control is a double-edged sword.