You don't have to be moral to preach a moral code. For example, the fact that a priest molests boys doesn't negate the Word of God he declaims from the pulpit.

But you've got to admit, he'd make a better impression on his flock if he didn't do such things.

Doesn't mean an environmentalist has to ride a bike, but geez, your own airport? I don't think anybody would be leaning quite so on people like Gore or Travolta if all they did was live in a normal wasteful suburban house and drive SUVs.

I have a different view of the motivations of the leaders pushing this stuff than you do. It's not from any divine revelation, but observation and reading going back almost thirty years. We probably won't agree on this point.

...any more than it is necessary to be a battlefield hero to counsel a strong national defense.

I'll rely on you to stand up for me next time the "chickenhawk" argument comes up. Again.