Re: E-85

Bill,

You really don't answer my question: would we be better off if Al Gore had not addressed these issues?

I don't think so.

Would we be better off if her reduced his consumption? Of course. But don't demonize him for his private consumption while ignoring those who set public policies that have a far greater global impact than a thousand Al Gore's could ever have.

If you follow your reasoning to its logical conclusion, then we should just ignore the message because the messenger isn't performing as we expect he should.

I never suggested that we should not point out Al Gore's faults--but neither should we forget the valuable service he has performed and continues to perform.

"Physician, heal thyself" indeed. Would you refuse necessary heart surgery from an overweight but highly skilled surgeon? I think not.