Corky Scott wrote:

Last year the Vice President made a straightforward statement on
his role. He said: "During my service in the United States Congress I
took the initiative in creating the Internet." We don't think, as some
people have argued, that Gore intended to claim he "invented" the
Internet. Moreover, there is no question in our minds that while
serving as Senator, Gore's initiatives had a significant and
beneficial effect on the still-evolving Internet. The fact of the
matter is that Gore was talking about and promoting the Internet long
before most people were listening. We feel it is timely to offer our
perspective.

So it appears that Gore championed the internet, going against the
tide at the time. His statement "I initiated the creation of the
internet" would seem to be based in fact, since he was the lone
supporter in it's early stages. This is why he's being given the
award mentioned in some of the posts.

Corky Scott

So, Corky, do you know see why I also put "invented" in quotes or does
it still escape you?


Matt