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Originally Posted by Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Yes, but those who made the movie about what you're saying , (can't remember the name) have admitted that they have "stretched the truth" or "made mistakes" as well. I guess when people want to get their point across it's human nature to exaggerate. I'm glad you said that we should be responsible. That's the only thing I was getting at earlier. Let's not put the blinders on and say everything is fine.

The problem I have with Gore and Moore is that they deliberately twist and manipulate the data to exaggerate their personal POV. And the fact that Gore actually won the Nobel Peace Prize for a film that has proven inaccuracies and is narrated by a man who admits he has lied about the dangers and impact of global warming in an effort to "increase awareness" just stuns me beyond belief.

"But isn't the message a noble one and, therefore, a worthy cause despite these few inaccuracies?"

I suppose so. By the same token, there should be no criticism of George W. Bush and the War in Iraq. So what if he "exaggerated" the claims of WoMD? Isn't the goal of removing a tyrannical dictator who is slaughtering innocent citizens a worthy one? So let's just agree that the end justifies the means, even if the message is twisted and tainted to achieve that end? NO? I didn't think so.