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| Yet Again Another "Inconvenient Truth" |
| 2006-11-30 |
| When we last visited this issue the producer of the Hollywood "documentary" An Inconvenient Truth denouced a science teacher's group as being in the pay of Exxon-Mobil when it refused to distribute 50,000 copies of the film. It turns out that Laurie David lied, or at least omitted some important facts. From the NSTA website: On November 26, the Washington Post printed an opinion piece from environmental activist Laurie David, a producer of the film "An Inconvenient Truth." In her op-ed Ms. David reports that NSTA rejected the opportunity to distribute 50,000 copies of the DVD to NSTA members. During conversations with Ms. David's representative we suggested making the DVD available via alternative means of distribution (e.g. by providing a mailing list of our members to producers, announcing its availability in our publications, etc.). It appears that these alternative distribution mechanisms were unsatisfactory. It was not the intent of the NSTA to restrict "An Inconvenient Truth" from its members and we are currently pursuing options to make the DVD available to teachers. Oops. |
| Posted by:badanov |
| #6 She was too cheap to pay for the distribution herself, she wanted them to do it. |
| Posted by: anonymous2u 2006-11-30 14:04 |
| #5 You didn't expect her to pay for postage, now, did you? I mean, she might have to take one less flight on her Gulfstream jet....and how could she defend the environment if she had to keep her jet grounded? Silly peasants! |
| Posted by: Swamp Blondie 2006-11-30 13:33 |
| #4 Yep, and when the fat-cat, Hollyweird types are the only ones benefitting, then they'll be the only elite ones to drive around in big SUVs to boot! |
| Posted by: BA 2006-11-30 13:03 |
| #3 Obviously a primary ramification of implementing strict controls on greenhouse gas emissions would be a steep increase in transportation costs (autos, air travel, etc). If transportation costs increase, the result will be a decrease in travel, which means people spend more time in the home and less time socializing with other human beings. It occurs to me that the entertainment industry - particularly the television and PPV/DVD/Downloadable movie industry - would stand to benefit immensely from such a circumstance. How much would the entertainment industry benefit from a 30 - 40% increase in the amount of time spent in the recliner as opposed to a traveling to see a play, sporting event, dance party, etc? I can see the entertainment industry loving every minute of such a scenario. Keep the money base glued to the tube... |
| Posted by: gb506 2006-11-30 12:09 |
| #2 I would not be happy if my union leader (something, admittedly, we housewives don't much go in for, but to continue) gave my name and address to someone with an agenda. But publicizing the availability is perfectly acceptable. Other organizations make do with paid ads in the house organ, so why should Ms. David's offer get special treatment? |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2006-11-30 11:38 |
| #1 Laurie David, wife of Larry David - ultra-liberals both - does not seem to be convinced that teachers are able to make up their own minds w/ regard to the types of information they need to indoctrinate America's kids. Why would Ms. David be unsatisfied with the NSTA's offer to provide the NTSA mailing list, so as to allow Ms. David to distribute herself? I suppose it's not enough for the NSTA to assist in distribution. No, the NSTA must be forced to fully endorse Al Gore's tripe by directly distributing. The arrogance is astounding. |
| Posted by: gb506 2006-11-30 10:55 |