Michael Moore, through his outrage got CNN talking about issues that, until this controversy arose, didn't result in ratings increases for the network and stayed in the background behind Britney Spear's haircut. The issue is now out front and on the table as it should be.

Yeah, they quibbled over small points but, if it causes more people to watch the movie to see what all the fuss is about, then that is a good thing.

The Gupta piece before the interview was designed as a hit piece Tom although admittedly soft-core. It was never designed as balanced but instead was made as a point/counterpoint segment to build conflict. For Moore to increase the heat certainly was within his rights. It's like a poker game. Raising is allowed.

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