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10/04/2005

Thinking it through

This PDF on Rev. Moon's idea for a tunnel linking Alaska and Russia -- on the premise that that God wants a trans-Pacific commuter route named for the Reverend -- pauses only very briefly to survey the risk posed to the project by angry, tunnel-hating eco-nuts.

"It's possible that environmental groups will oppose the tunnel construction and demand the preservation of the polar region's ecosystem and the protection of polar bears and seals. "Therefore before starting construction, public opinion polls must be carried out all over the world and it is absolutely essential that a public relations campaign to educate environmental groups, concerned organizations and residents near the proposed construction sites be carried out as well."

UPDATE: A reader reminds me that polar bears play a significant role in the Washington Times owner's view of humanity. Specifically, Moon preaches that the white race is descended from them. However, he strongly opposes the theory of evolution and, as Salon's Michelle Goldberg has chronicled, inspired the career of prominent creationist Jonathan Wells.

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"John Gorenfeld: The first man on the Moon"
-- Ana Marie Cox ("Wonkette," Time.com Washington editor)

"Thanks to the superb reporting of John Gorenfeld on Salon.com and his indispensable Web page, Moon's shenanigans are routinely scrutinized. Maybe some of Gorenfeld's discernment will rub off on preachers and politicians."
-- Tony Norman, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette columnist

"The scene summoned the moment in Robert Graves's "I, Claudius" when Emperor Caligula declares himself a god in the Roman Senate; a fawning solon instantly offers a prayer."
-- New York Times editorial on the Crown of Peace scandal

"I am happy that our work is being challenged and improved in consistency, openness and coordination, by the accountability your spotlight demands. I am not talking about simply removing stuff from websites..."
-- Moon spokesman the Rev. Phil Schanker

"Instead of welcoming Reverend Moon, this government put me into prison. History will reveal the truth in the future and the American government and people will realize what an evil thing they did. What will they do then? They will bow down. Again, that is the way of natural subjugation." -- Moon in 1987

"A political movement basing its appeal on old fashioned patriotism and family values simply cannot justify an alliance with a cult that preys on the disintegration of the American family and advocates allegiance to an international social order operating with cell-like secrecy."
-- Rep. Jim Leach (R-IA)

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