Sorry but that is not a defense. I know several people who had tyrants or morons as parents and they overcame it to become decent human beings. Gore is just naturally an idiot.
He is an idiot but really, his upbringing was pathetic. I didn't bring it up as a defense but after watching that show, it became very clear that Al's whole life has been a charade. Tipper even admits on tape that Al just did the Vietnam thing to help his Dad and himself in the future. It's really sad and Gore's a dip for not recognizing it and changing his direction.
I thank God every day for those 537 votes in Florida!