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Originally Posted by troutman
Oh sure, we all get it. Should he practice what he preaches? Sure.
Has his net effect on the environment been largely positive? IMO, I don't think there is any doubt about that, even if many of us disagree with his arguments on climate change.
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I will agree that he has atleast got everyone talking about the environment which is a good think, however, he hypocracy and possible misrepresentation of the facts haven't helped anyone.
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Let's say Al Gore caused $100 M to be donated to lung cancer research. Then, you find out that he smokes. Are you still going to lord that over him? Is that a fair analogy?
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I think there is a big difference here. If he just donated a $100 M to lung cancer research but still smokes, does not make him a hypocrit. He is simply trying to help find a cure which one day he will most liekly need.
If he goes on to say that everyone who smokes is a complete moron and it is everyones duty not to smoke, then he is a hyprocrit and should be jumped on.
The problem I see is that he has used more energy than he needs to by a lot, while chastising others for energy consumption.