My message to Al Gore
As I stood in line to get my copy of The Assault on Reason signed, I thought briefly about asking - or pleading with - Gore to run for president.
But I didn't.
Others have already done that, and will continue to do so. I wanted to send a different message. And so, when I got to the front of the line, I simply said:
"Thank you for your work to restore our democracy. It means a lot."
Gore looked up briefly, smiled as he signed my copy, nodded slightly, and replied, "Thank you, I really appreciate that."
He was in fine form tonight. When we weren't giving him a loud ovation, we were listening with rapt attention as he spoke, following his every word. The enthusiasm was tremendous. He was clearly moved by the reception, and we were not disappointed in our high expectations. Al Gore is an American hero.
But I didn't.
Others have already done that, and will continue to do so. I wanted to send a different message. And so, when I got to the front of the line, I simply said:
"Thank you for your work to restore our democracy. It means a lot."
Gore looked up briefly, smiled as he signed my copy, nodded slightly, and replied, "Thank you, I really appreciate that."
He was in fine form tonight. When we weren't giving him a loud ovation, we were listening with rapt attention as he spoke, following his every word. The enthusiasm was tremendous. He was clearly moved by the reception, and we were not disappointed in our high expectations. Al Gore is an American hero.
