“An entitled rich kid who didn’t want to work hard and happily took from others” Abby Ellin, author & New York Times contributor

“His decidedly non-terroristic appearance causes…. consternation and confusion” Techdirt

“A misguided Yippie.” High school girlfriend

“Making a career promoting a criminal life” Teresa Platt

“Cult-hero status” KIRO TV

“Attained legendary status among like-minded extremists.” Mason City Globe Gazette

“A fringe character” Salt Lake City Weekly

“Fanatic” Seattle Weekly

“Both ageist and sexist” Portland Indymedia

“I was unprepared to witness first hand the unapologetic arrogance exhibited by Young.” Mindy Patterson, Founder, Cavalry Group

“It seemed like he was suggesting that the audience free the animals from the basement… Hearing that was pretty shocking.” Oberlin College student, after lecture

“Believes all of his illegal activities are justified as long as he hides behind the word ‘compassion.’” Beloit, WI farmer

“Did tremendous damage to many people... and shows no remorse.” Dennis and Jill Preissner, third generation mink farmers

“Travel(s) the country urging activists to commit crimes… (His) appearances are often followed by eco-terrorist activity.” Washington University police memo

“Unrepentant” The Associated Press

“He is unrepentant” Chris Halsne

“Without any remorse.” Brad Roesler

“Wasn’t what you would call remorseful” Pittsburgh City Paper

“Maintains his innocence in the most recent raid” WKOW

“Disseminates hit lists for use by violent vegan extremists” Michael Whelan

“Do not believe for a moment that he has been rehabilitated.” Target of Opportunity

“He toes the line on advocating people going out and committing crimes” Cedar Rapids, Iowa FBI agent

“Encouraged college students to break laws in order to achieve the change they want and provided guidance on how to do so.” CBS Cleveland

“He incited people to break the law, and if caught he’d do it again.” Federal judge Stephen Crocker

“Notorious ALF activist gone vegan evangelist.” San Francisco Magazine

“I’m not a vegan and I actually very much disagree with his cause, but… I thought that was pretty brilliant.” Ryan Holiday, media strategist

“Total disregard for public opinion” Utah Valley University Review

“Is convinced the FBI is following him everywhere” Oakland Tribune

“He walked into a DMV with $12, a forged power bill, and a fake birth certificate and walked out with a new ID.” Duped: Double Lives, False Identities, and The Con Man I Almost Married.

“Had to keep his whole life a secret when he was a fugitive sought by the FBI.” Wall Street Journal

“Said he was in Connecticut attending a wedding on the day of the firebombings” Santa Cruz Sentinel

“Publicly mocked the court system.” Chris Wolfert

“Demonstrated mockery to take our family name… while in hiding.” Linda Zimbal

“Had a handcuff key taped to his belt where his hands would be when arrested…. This guy is a pro.” Santa Clara County prosecutor David Tomkins

“Fanatical about abstinence from alcohol and drugs” US Attorney’s Office

"Must undergo enhanced screening every time he flies." Boing Boing

“Seems to think he’s a regular Abraham Lincoln.” Wisconsin Journal Sentinel

“Be aware of any suspicious activity... in the coming days, as activists tend to be energized after his appearance.” Fur Commission security alert to fur farms before a University of Wisconsin lecture

“Hero” Dara Lovitz, author

"Biggest disappointment ever" some person

“Declined to say how he makes a living” Deseret News

“Declined to talk about where he worked” San Jose Mercury News

“Declined to discuss how he supported himself.” Leslyn Spinelli, US Probation Officer

“You will not be allowed back here. Don’t even try.” Canadian border patrol

“He won’t be allowed to return to the state — ever.” Dawn Elshere, South Dakota state’s attorney