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Molly, a fellow Portlander, has e-mailed to say:

I as well as many of my associates have commented that they would vote for Al Gore again. He has won before, and has a great change to pull together the Democratic political party. All the other candidates have a better chance of dividing our vote than putting the right person in office.

Cara says:

I think Al Gore's point is that we can converse our resources without sacrificing our everyday activities. We can do small things that can make a difference, but people are too apathetic. How many people actually use energy efficient lightbulbs? That would make a huge difference without affecting our everyday lives.
We have to take responsibility for our actions and learn how to not be dependent on non renewable resources.

A little research on-line and we can all make up for our energy usage sins. An Inconvenient Truth was the first movie made that left no foot print. Terra Pass is a great way (and Gore uses it) to donate to groups that are working towards efficiency. Really though will this issue be able to be addressed by a President Gore or will he be fixing the quagmire known as Iraq?

Clinton in Minneapolis:

Doing something about the impending doom that is global warming without giving up rights. Solving this problem will require man-hours and creativity. Companies can profit from it. When the energy companies realize that they can turn a profit, and gain good graces from the citizens in the US, they will go for it.

Kyle, Seattle, Washington

One thing that people need to realize about Global Warming is that we are NOT destroying the Earth, nor all life on Earth. We are destroying ourselves--the human race. Life will go on. The Earth has survived greater disasters than humans beings. Humans do not have the power or capability to destroy the Earth. Do we have the right to destroy ourselves?

Is it possible to start using CFCs again that were causing global cooling in the 80's?

Ken in Cleveland

I find it odd that the greatest backlash on the issue of Global Warming comes from Christian Conservatives. Christians should want to take care of the world created by "God". What exactly are the parameters of their conservation? Limiting rights of minorities at the expense of our world? Are there any Christian conserveatives that would like to adress this?

Kirk E. Jubeck, Boulder, CO

I think considering the political climate in the US and how it's rubbed off on the world, all of the world is skeptical of politics but I commend Al Gore for his efforts, even as a human, for raising awareness and doing something about this important issue. Remember, there are many others, humans as well, devising less noble schemes on how to feed their greed (i.e. big mega-conglomerate media).

James, Minneapolis

Al Gore's motivations aside, the scientific fact of the matter is that we are living in a manner unsustainable by our planet, and we do need to take action to prevent our destruction of the planet. though the timeline for this is unknown, it still remains that we will destroy ourselves and the earth, more likely sooner than later.

Ed Gleason, Portland OR

The discussion reminds me of and old saying from Upstate NY, 鈥淟abels, labels, there all just Fabels鈥�

Jess

What happens to Zimbabwe's citizens after their country has been rehabilitated by human values (professed and instilled by Christians no less)? Will they be free to practice any religion of their choice? Or will they be pressured to practice the religion that saved them?

If he does not support this Christian Leader to stand in front of Blazing Guns, then he should tell his population in Zimbabwe not to do it. That it is not the solution, and give them another option that will work.

Scott Trahan, Portland, Oregon

Point of fact: The Founders of the US. The Constitution of the United State were NOT Christians par se. They were Deist at best. The principal of separation of Church and State and individual choice of religious expression and belief is the meme that is relevant here.

John, Nairobi

As long as the so-called "quiet diplomats" of South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya and AU members keep quiet and see the atrocities take place under the command of the dictator Mugabe, then the fearless Church has to raise its voice. The people of Zimbabwe suffered enough under the iron-hand of that heartless dictator and time has come for him to go. All the leaders of Africa, except the President of Zambia, have been proven to be just cowards.

Kathryn Poolman, Edinburgh

The church should always care for the poor and oppressed , as Jesus did while he was on earth. He was always interested in the marginalised. So I applaud the Zimbabwean archbishop who is brave enough to speak out when others maybe lack courage to risk their safety to stand up for justice and peace.

Karo Nigeria

The church & the state are strange bedfellows. Let the church stay on the pulpit & the state in the mud of politics.

Moses Nigeria

The church role is not suicide but prayer and fasting in this situation. God will see them through

ANON from Ibiza

The world needs more heros like the archbishop.

Bauchi, Nigeria

Mugabe is laying bad example not only to his countrymen but to the whole of Africa so Africa as a continent should rise against him.

Johnson in Liberia

It's the church's responsibility to speak out against bad governance especially such as what's obtaining in Zimbabwe now. .

On the murder of Bob Woolmer

NAJEEB FROM PAKISTAN

We are stunned by Bob's murder. Culprits must be given examplary punishment. Bob will be remembered forever.

ELIFUE, LAGOS

I was President Mugabe's admirer but his recent brutality shows that he has no altruistic values. It's a pity.

Joe, Sierra Leone

Politics and religion are inseparable.How can a man of god call for confusion ? Is incitement not an act of sin? From the interview the bbc focus interview catholic priest is more of a politician and a trouble maker than a man of peace.

Alex in Malawi

It is good if the church in Zimbabwe takes a stand. Mugabe is not achieving anything other than ruin. God bless!

ANON

The arch bishop is right. Mugabe must be wrong in all ramifications and should be forced out as a matter of necessity.

Friday from Nigeria

Oh my God! Why should a man of God act as agent of violence rather than helping people towards inheriting the kingdom of God?

SELEMUN IN ASMARA

Unlike in Zimbabwe in Eritrea religious leaders fear the government for their life

Emmanuel in Zambia

I support the Bishop and please this is not jihad. We simply have to remove the satan called robert gabriel mugabe. The Bishop is not partisan period!

Saif Ahmad:

As a pakistani, I grieved at the loss of a match. Then I grieved at the loss of a friend. And today, after hearing that it was murder, I grieve at the loss of a game that I once had loved. When we bury Bob let us hope we don't bury the innocent beauty of cricket along with him. To all pakistanis I say... Bob was a noble man, let us honour him

Ashish Malik wrote:

This is unacceptable someone should seriously think about stepping up security for these big events.

Sologee in Sierra Leone

I don't think there's any need 2 stop the tournament. D Munich Olympic Games was never stopped when the Israeli athlets were murdered in cold blood by terrorists.

Jason in Portland

This is a wicked googley of a death, but every activity has its radicals. The game needs to continue.