That’s the message Al Gore is sending.

“I believe that is one of the principal reasons why political leaders around the world have not yet taken action,” Gore said. “There are many reasons, but one of the principal reasons in my view is more than half of the mainstream media have rejected the scientific consensus implicitly — and I say ‘rejected,’ perhaps it’s the wrong word. They have failed to report that it is the consensus and instead have chosen … balance as bias.

Maybe because there is not a consensus. Gore’s over-inflated ego can no longer tell the difference between balance and bias and sees them as one in the same, simply because balance provides an alternate view to his own. He’s become like a large 4-year old, whining when things don’t go his way.

That’s why he refuses to engage in debate… because it would provide a contrasting view and thus… balance.

“I don’t think that any of the editors or reporters responsible for one of these stories saying, ‘It may be real, it may not be real,’ is unethical. But I think they made the wrong choice, and I think the consequences are severe.”

So then debate them, point by point. Those who truly believe in the words they speak are confident enough to debate someone about the topic. C’mon, Al, show us that balance really is bias.

Gore would not answer any questions from the media after the event.

Or not.

UPDATE:
Here’s some “balance” for ya, Al. Scott, at The Daily Ablution, has done some calculations on your “carbon footprint” and addressed the “carbon offset” myth.