Inspiration seems to be an insufficient description of a man who has overcome such odds in a field that holds such value in the perception of one’s character. What strikes me as most interesting and impressive is that he does not say that LGBTQ rights are his highest priority on his list of changes he wants to make in his community, and the world. Instead, he truly wants to make a change that would help those who are truly in need, from a survivability standpoint. This surprising choice gives me the impression that he really deserves to be in charge of building and sculpting an entire community for the better, which is not an impression often perceived about those in political office. To put the concern for his community’s greatest struggles above his own is admirable and seemingly abnormal these days. Also respectable is his description for why making changes, especially those that he wishes for is such a “two steps forward, one step backward” kind of process. He seems to really understand why humans are resistant to change, and what makes them react so fiercely to new concepts, even if the change benefits them directly. Knowing that this man works to shape communities is comforting - he has a selfless and intelligent conscience, and seems to really understand his purpose and the people on whose behalf he works to create a positive effect.