[Yamer]

I have a lot of positive personal memories of Theo. Like many he was a hockey hero when I was a kid and I still have a pedestal white jersey with Fleury 14 on the back.

During his book tour he stopped in Red Deer. Chapters staff gave everyone a briefing as they lined up, and specifically said don't talk to him other than giving him your name, and don't ask for pictures. As I got closer to the front of the line I could see and hear him chatting and shaking hands with fans and constantly offering to stand up and take a quick picture. He did the same with me, and it genuinely felt like he was enjoying being there. I could be a hindsight cynic and say it was because he was selling books, but I won't because it was another positive experience related to Theo.

So it's difficult to reconcile with the person he has either or both become or present as on social media. I don't think Theo is a bad guy, but he definitely has an ego. He also has an influence, and he should be responsible about having that kind of power. I'm not an expert on much of anything, but I do feel that Theo would be wise to be open to some kind of help as his online rhetoric is escalating. Citing an honorary degree as medical or scientific credentials is a pretty good sign he needs to step back and focus on himself.