Dopey WNJ Letter of the Week 2

Jeanette Gibson of Hockessin didn't like the "bite and switch" tactics of an article that lampooned Al Gore (my emphasis):

It's sad to see that the pathetic level of debate has extended to young students. David Fairchild's May 28 article about Al Gore uses the "bite and switch" tactic: If you can't discredit the idea, attack its proponents. This approach appeals to those who don't want to accept an obvious truth, especially an inconvenient one.

Gore's personal habits have nothing to do with the fact of global warming. Profligate use of fossil fuels and disregard of the resulting pollution are already disrupting the Earth's climate. Diversionary criticisms only serve to postpone honest discussion of what we can do to remedy the situation.

Instead of sarcasm, let's get down to the business at hand. We should be discussing the breakup of the Antarctic ice shelf, the retreat of glaciers worldwide, volatility of weather patterns ...

*Sigh* Needless to say, she lists a few more things all good Americans should be aware of.

But, first, what the hell is a "bite and switch"? The proper term is "bait and switch," you dolt. Second, why aren't Al Gore's personal habits relevant to what he preaches? If his sole reason for existence at this point in time is to preach about how other people should live because of the supposed danger of global warming, then his personal behavior is MOST relevant. (For more, see here.)

What would Ms. Gibson say if Gore flew all over the world clamoring about unions and workers' rights, but refused to hire union labor for his own business ventures? What if Gore flew all over the world promoting the "greatness" of diversity," yet had not a single minority on his staff or employ? Or, what about one of the Left's current faves -- people who preach in favor of the Iraq War, but refuse to participate in it personally (the so-called "chicken hawk" argument)? Etc. etc.

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