July 11, 2005
Last word on Live 8
I didn't have the time to articulate my problems with 'Live 8' so I had just a couple of sarcastic posts about the uselessness of it all. Mark Steyn has the best piece on the hypocricy of the artists and the problems with throwing money at a problem like Africa. A must-read.
Via Daily Lunch.
Update: A kind of companion piece to some of the points raised in Steyn's article is this post indicating that there is a correlation between lower taxes and more charitable giving.
Posted by Karol at July 11, 2005 08:56 AM | TrackBackTechnorati Tags: Live+8 Live+8+Mark+Steyn Mark+Steyn
From the Dallas Morning News, there's an even better case against aid to Africa. In this case, the answers are provided by James Shikwati.
Posted by: Shawn at July 11, 2005 02:28 PMWell, when I read this, it hurt a little. But no one told me musicians understand politics. I mean, I've heard of actors and athletes becoming politicians. But musicians? How many can we count?
David Gilmour made the following statement:
“Like most people I want to do everything I can to persuade the G8 leaders to make huge commitments to the relief of poverty and increased aid to the third world. It’s crazy that America gives such a paltry percentage of its GNP to the starving nations. Any squabbles Roger and the band have had in the past are so petty in this context, and if re-forming for this concert will help focus attention then it’s got to be worthwhile.”
What bothers me is it's not even an American criticizing America. it's a Brit!
Ah David. I still love ya!
According to People magazine, the "big" names, like Madonna were given $14,000 gift bags. The B list, got, at the very damn least, ipods.
Really, screw 'em all.
Posted by: Ari at July 11, 2005 08:46 PMSonny Bono was elected to the US House and Peter Garrett of Midnight Oil was elected to Australian Parliament.
Posted by: Peter at July 11, 2005 11:25 PM
