Gore's presentation on climate change draws 800 as 200 protestors gather outside
Al Gore greeted by protesters in Boca Raton
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BOCA RATON — Confused Palm Beach County voters helped thwart Al Gore's 2000 bid to become president of the United States, but he was introduced as "president of the planet" when he returned here Saturday night to deliver an environmental lecture.Two-minute video | Former Vice President Al Gore met by protests: WPTV
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Organizers allowed the media to cover only the first few minutes of Gore's presentation.
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"Cap & Tax — Don't Be Fooled: Al Gore Will Make billions," read a sign carried by Alan Tudor, who drove from Tampa to attend Saturday's protest.
"Gore's Favorite Green Product? Your money in his pocket," said another sign.
Al Gore greeted by protesters in Boca Raton
"I really wish they would just spend some time reading and understanding what we are really talking about," said Nicole Smith with Mission Green.Former VP heckled in Boca Raton
BOCA RATON - Former Vice President Al Gore's global-warming speech at Mizner Park Saturday night drew about a thousand attendees as well as more than 200 loud protesters.Twitter / Ric
Stationed outside the Mizner Park Amphitheater, the protesters jeered at Gore as he took the podium and at those walking into the open-air venue to listen to the speech.
"This is the most dangerous crisis we've ever faced," Gore said of global-climate change, speaking over a chorus of boos from protesters, who were monitored by at least a dozen uniformed city police officers.
Gore's venue in Boca Raton garnered half of the expected 3000 that went to see him, while 200+ #teaparty protested himTwitter / FloridaJayhawk
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More than 200 protesters gathered across the street from the event, and their boos and chants could be heard inside the amphitheater as Gore began his presentation.More video coverage:
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