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John Dyce

Published: October 26, 2007

I think most Americans feel a little zing of pride when a Nobel Prize goes to an American. Kind of like when your favorite reporter wins a Pulitzer or our athletes win gold at the Olympics.

Therefore, I was struck at the negative coverage of Al Gore becoming a laureate. Suddenly the Nobel committee has ulterior motives and an anti Bush agenda. Your paper published three editorial cartoons on the same day ridiculing the award and Mr. Gore, sandwiched between two over the top columns debunking global warming claims and Mr. Gore's involvement.

Whether one believes that global warming is a crises or snake oil, the point is that this accomplished American embittered by losing an election picked himself up and became the front man for a cause. He took his message to the world, friend and foe alike, and the world listened, even though America's image has been shattered by other events in recent years.

It is conceivable that a defeated George Bush may have led the argument that global warming is a natural occurrence, or stem cell research a sin or Darwin was nuts, delivering folksy slide shows supporting his position and been recognized by the Nobel committee for his influence on world opinion. Who knows?

One thing I do know is that I would have celebrated his honor, because a Nobel Prize is special and an American won it.

John Dyce
Lorida

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