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July 1, 2006
Quandary #553
Thought: I want to see the Al Gore flick. The closest place it's showing: Brighton. So I could drive there and see it but then I have to get in my car and drive home AFTER SEEING A FILM ABOUT THE DANGERS OF BURNING FOSSIL FUELS!
Should I just go see it and feel guilt later? Or should I wait and not be a hypocrite?
Posted by emily at July 1, 2006 1:49 AM
Comments
The question you should be asking yourself is, do I really need to see this film in the first place. Either you already have a belief that people (Americans) have a significant effect on climate change, or you don't. Do you have an immediate need for Al Gore's talking points to bolster your own argument? I haven't seen it, but I have a good grasp of the arguments. You're better off waiting for the DVD, or searching out the powerpoint presentation and peer reviewed journal articles supporting the postition.
Either way, there's no way to hold political opinions and not be a hypocrite.
Posted by: kyle at July 2, 2006 1:51 AM