The point of Live 8 is to raise awareness which it has more than done. Constant attacks on those that helped just because they are famous (and not black or african, which people seem to think means they are less worthy to help). I certainly do not belive they 'are part of the problem'.
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Live Aid had the best motives. But to pretend this emotional, ad hoc response to the complex and chronic problem of famine in Africa made a positive difference was naive, rooted in a fictional idea that rock changes the world.
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It did make a difference, people still remember Live Aid and why it took place. Geldof and all those that Joined him did raise the profile of africa and are doing so today. Just because, after one concert, the problem didnt go away out doesnt mean it was a failure.
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I simply do not think it is right that ex-pop star Bob Geldof should be the human catalyst for one of the biggest problems facing mankind - it is beyond the wisdom of Solomon, let alone Geldof. He is not up to the job.
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Again rubbish, he is trying and he certainly has not made the problem worse. It is sad to see people attacking someone who is actually trying and has brought the issue of Africa into the headlines.
If you dont like the Idea of Live 8 then fine, thats your choice but I wish people will stop continually trying to take something away from those taking part and have succesfully brought it to peoples minds. Always accusing those who are doing something of being selfish, part of the problem and so forth. They are doing something and just because they are rich does not mean they care less