Moore says that Peter Townsend refused to allow him to use WON’T GET FOOLED AGAIN in Fahrenheit 9/11. The reason Moore gives is that Townsend supported the war in Iraq. Peter Townsend tells a very different story. It makes for an interesting read.
It looks like another example of a half-truth from Michael Moore. Townsend really did not allow Moore to use the song, but it had nothing to do with Townsend’s stance on the war. The issue instead focused on the monetary value of the song.
Who will hold Moore accountable, the press maybe(fat chance). Peter Townsend makes a good case that things are not as they seem with Moore's account of the story. It's fair to say that if Moore's accurateness on this issue can be called into question, then perhaps we should look at other issues with his work (or statements). I wonder what else is wrong with Fahrenheit 9/11?
