Okay, he’s not really there, but would it surprise you? Nearly seven years to the day after the Bush/Rove machine stole the Florida election from Al Gore and Al Gore from America, the truth wins. The most prestigious global prize has been handed to the former vice president, not for his government service, but for his passion to teach the world, one person at a time, about the perils we face here on our fragile planet.
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But is the Peace Prize enough? The Nobel, along with the Hollywood prize, and maybe a star on the sidewalk out there: is that enough?
Yes, the Florida election was hard to take. And there is clearly some residual bitterness that echoes through the net and around the country.
So, will this be enough? It’s a simple enough question. Sure, there are always bitter Enders, who never give an inch. Not that long ago, some people felt that way about the Civil War and Sherman’s March.
If the answer is no, then maybe nothing would ever be enough. Then how could the Peace Prize ever be really relevant?
Something to think about.
