I don't know about him being committed to his beliefs, but I really would think he needs commitment.
Amazing the amount of leeway people are given when what they are doing is described as a "political statement" rather than just "plain crazy behavior." (I include flammable buddhist monks and that tax fast guy here).
Wondering ... UT, is there a
icon ... little guy making a circle with his index finger near his temple? Would probably get a lot of usage. There are situations were
doesn't quite provide the right tone.