What makes the article so compelling is how he ties a broad issue like government power and control to a deeply personal and rather embarrassing issue. That had

What makes the article so compelling is how he ties a broad issue like government power and control to a deeply personal and rather embarrassing issue. That had to be hard for him to write, but it makes the piece come alive. Add in a story of personal redemption and you have one great read. And he does it all in a few paragraphs. Thanks for the link.