REGISTER
Annie Leonard (Story of Stuff) vs. Lee Doren Debate
Petitioning: Annie Leonard, creator of Story of Stuff
Petitioner: Shane Stead started on March 7, 2011
BACKGROUND:
Annie Leonard is the creator of Story of Stuff, a political and social movement that advocates social justice and sustainability through leftist policies. Her videos, notably the original 20-minute Story of Stuff, have garnered a global following and have been utilized as classroom material.
Lee Doren, conservative commentator and attorney, has published critiques of three Story of Stuff videos on YouTube via his own channel, HowTheWorldWorks. In his critiques, he argues that sustainability and social justice are better achieved through libertarianism and limited government.
Supporters of both activists are showing mutual interest for a debate between Leonard and Doren. Doren offered to debate at Leonard's university of choice, but Leonard has not formally accepted. This offer can be seen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuCaghuN_xY.
THIS PETITION:
Reaffirms that public discourse is integral to any political and/or social issue;
Urges Annie Leonard to accept Lee Doren's offer for a civil, respectful, fact-based debate between Doren and herself.
She won't debate Lee for the same reason Al Gore won't debate anyone, facts hurt their argument.
