Why Did Google Support ALEC in the First Place?

The transcript discusses Eric Schmidt's statements on Google's disassociation from ALEC due to conflicting views on climate change. It highlights Google's previous involvement with ALEC, a group known for climate change denial, and the pressure from left-leaning organizations that led to the disaffiliation. The conversation also touches on Google's political contributions to climate change deniers and the need for alignment with its climate change stance.

What was Eric Schmidt's position on Google's association with ALEC?

• He supported the association.

• He had no comment on the association.

• He was indifferent about the association.

• He believed it was a mistake.

Why was Google's involvement with ALEC considered controversial?

• ALEC's stance on climate change conflicted with Google's values.

• ALEC was not active in statehouses.

• ALEC supported Google's competitors.

• ALEC had no influence on policy.

What did ALEC claim was the reason for Google's disassociation?

• Pressure from left-leaning individuals and organizations.

• A misunderstanding about ALEC's policies.

• Pressure from right-leaning organizations.

• A mutual decision between Google and ALEC.

What did ALEC propose in their 2009 draft legislation regarding climate change?

• Teaching climate change as a theory.

• Ignoring climate change in education.

• Banning climate change discussions in schools.

• Teaching climate change as a fact.

How much did Google contribute to climate change deniers in Congress since 2008?

• $700,000

• $1,500,000

• $500,000

• $1,000,000