Reply #57: I posted a response in the NC forum, but would like to post it here as well.

[gateley]

I commend your post in support of Gore, BUT I'm not of the same mind (Gore for President) and I want to tell you why.

I think Gore has a greater gift to give to the WORLD that's needed more than his presence in the WH.

If he were to become President, his focus would by necessity become fractured to address the myriad of domestic, international, foreign relations, etc. issues.

None of those issues or areas will be of any importance if the current state of our earth continues on the current path. (Not stated well, but I know you know what I'm trying to say.)

Gore has the ability and capacity and intelligence and desire to help all of humanity. Can you feel how enormous that is? He can literally help save the world. I can't think of another person who could perform in this role. And we need his help in that area desperately.

It's my fantasy that he would be appointed by the President in a capacity which would allow him to continue his passion with the added presence of the US behind him. Of course, in my fantasy, the President gives Gore free rein, absolute autonomy, because this is more than just a political problem. (And I have to insert here I see Biden as willing to do that -- my opinion only, of course.)

Why even drag him into Washington's embrace? Why not just stay with the current situation and let him carry on his crusade as he is now?

I heard Madeline Albright respond to a question when asked if she encountered difficulties in Muslim countries as a woman SOS: "It's easy to get people to listen to you when you arrive in a large white jet with The United States of America in huge letters emblazoned on the side."

As a rep of the US Gore could have access to any heads of state and spread his message far wider than he can now.

So I think the President needs to focus on getting our country back on track, and leave it in Gore's capable hands to help get the EARTH back on track.

You can tell I'm passionate about Gore, too -- just with a different opinion on how he can BEST help us all.