For those who were actually surprised by Michael Moore’s comments at the Oscars (and especially for those who thought he was actually booed by fellow actors), he has recently explained his comments.

“And, as I walked up to the stage, I was still thinking about the lessons that morning at Mass. About how silence, when you observe wrongs being committed, is the same as committing those wrongs yourself. And so I followed my conscience and my heart.”

Funny thing is, I was hoping he would say just what he said. I had read his comments just the day before, from another awards ceremony (I think it was the SAG awards.) I had waited through a lot of other syrupy speeches. When he won, I thought, “Finally! If Michael Moore doesn’t say something, no one will.”

My high school biology teacher had a saying, “When bull elephants fight, the grass always loses.” In this case, humanitarian aid to the people of Iraq (basic needs like water and food) is in a crisis, the U.S. government is doing little to help, and most countries are reluctant to assist because funds would go straight to the Pentagon.

Remember kids, we chose to inflict this harm. I didn’t, maybe you didn’t, but this country did, and now the world holds us responsible.