[Sonny M]

I'm sorry, but bringing up the views of Algores dad is simply idiotic. One can't help who their parents are or what their parents believe. And for that matter, his dads views weren't out of the line as most of the white south were "racist segregationists" at the time.

It is relevant in that Al Gore has lied about it several times. I found out about Gores fathers racism, not from conservatives, but from a Bill Bradley interview. Gore has re-made his fathers image, playing revionist history. When Al JR decided to play his father up, then his fathers past became relevant. Also to note, he voted against the civil rights act.

[Theodore R.]

Yes, Al Gore, Jr., has depicted the late Al Gore, Sr., as a civil rights supporter who exuded "compassion" and "care" for the dispossessed. While Al, Sr., joined Senators Stennis and Eastland of MS in voting against the Civil Rights Act of 1964, it is likely that he wanted to vote for the bill. However, Al, Sr., was running for reelection in 1964 and faced a strong Goldwater Republican opponent. therefore, he took the expedient path and voted against the bill on grounds that it interfered with property rights. Goldwater would have won TN had he not vowed to "break up and sell" FDR's beloved Tennessee Valley Authority. NO TN Republicans has ever taken an anti-TVA stand to my knowledge. People in TN love the TVA.

[ItisaReligionofPeace]

I know he voted against the civil rights act. My point is that he was following the wishes of his constituents. I'm pretty sure quite a few people voted against it. I agree with you though if Algore brought his dad into the discussion.