Even though he was quite young, he exercised disproportionate authority because of his personality and his strong opinions.

"You mean because of my announced opinions favoring the end of any Federation presence here," Clements said.

Dippel led an adventurous life, often getting into trouble because of his disputed opinions and his problems with managing money.

In most cases, these agreements dissolved because of McEnroe's strong personal opinions on training and how he wanted to lead his life.

He was forced to retire again in 1816, aged 42 years, because of his opinions in favour of Napoleon Bonaparte.

Immigration experts say that refugees must now show they face forced abortions and sterilizations because of their political opinions, not merely their citizenship.

He was banned from any professional work for most of his life because of his opposing political opinions.

At times, the relationship between the two families is strained because of their contrasting opinions of some issues, but they remain good friends throughout the entire story.

He was known as the court's "activist" justice because of his dissenting opinions in many vital cases affecting the Marcos administration.

He has been condemned because of his opinions and because of his militant activities.