I am not so disingenuous to think politicians never lie, or that humans are not occasionally better off for the ability to lie...

But for Gore to fervently declare to be on the right side of things like the environment, etc. and then not own his own behavior (when he is simultaneously supporting structures that keep non-violent drug offenders in prison, including those caught with marijuana) is hypocrisy of the highest order. And to not be in favor of hemp production and still claim to be environmentally savvy??? This makes no sense...and is also hypocritical.

This is why the Clinton sex scandal got so out of hand. He couldn't just say "screw youse all, it's none of your business." He chose to try and take the high road, and it made him look bad. I have no problem with a president who has a sex drive (or who smokes pot). It's lying and then punishing others for the same behavior that gets to me...