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steve said:
I tend to disagrea aamirsaab, how will this end poverty, or how will this even create awareness? People are already aware but simply ignore. Giving them a free concert might draw lot's of people but they just take the "awareness" part as the price then. To think of it is as a tool to give a sign to the goverments is also quite idealistic. I really doubt any western politician to take a whole lot of people showing up at a free concert as a cerious sign there's something wrong!
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You have a good point steve. However, you must realise that it is already difficult for many westerners to get off their lazy butt's and give charity. This concert gets them off their butts. so it is a start. It won't end poverty over night - but what can?

But at least it keeps the people aware and at least something is being done. This is why I support it - at least they are trying. The concert is used in conjunction with the poverty ending scheme. I do understand your points steve, but atleast try and be supportive for this event.
 
Mr. Baldy said:
are u trying to tell me that the USA wants to help muslims????????????????????
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Which country do you think has donated the most money to tsunami relief?

Which country do you think pours the most money into Africa to help fight AIDs there?
 
steve said:
I tend to disagrea aamirsaab, how will this end poverty, or how will this even create awareness? People are already aware but simply ignore. Giving them a free concert might draw lot's of people but they just take the "awareness" part as the price then. To think of it is as a tool to give a sign to the goverments is also quite idealistic. I really doubt any western politician to take a whole lot of people showing up at a free concert as a cerious sign there's something wrong!
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The concert was not 'free' strictly speaking. People had to pay for the tickets, and the proceeds went to charity. The performers were not paid, so it's free in that sense.

And Western Politicians take nothing seriously. When so many people marched through London against the war in Iraq, it had absolutely no effect whatsoever. At least giving charity is something the politicians can have no sway over - if people want to give it, they can.
 
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Thanks to all of you who have signed up on the Make Poverty History website - you are making a difference no matter what some of these conservative ppl may think :)
 
minaz said:
Thanks to all of you who have signed up on the Make Poverty History website - you are making a difference no matter what some of these conservative ppl may think :)
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:sl: Sister

What difference are they making?

'Conservative', well there is a first time I've been called that!

Peace
 
imaad_udeen said:
Which country do you think has donated the most money to tsunami relief?

Which country do you think pours the most money into Africa to help fight AIDs there?
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:sl: Brother

Which western country gives the lowest percentage of gdp in foreign aid?

Which western country has the highest percentage of aid tied into trade contracts?

Peace
 
Abubakar said:
:sl: Sister

What difference are they making?

'Conservative', well there is a first time I've been called that!

Peace
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Minaz is a brother ;)
 
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I may have missed it (I didn't read the whole thread), but could someone tell me how this organization intends to eliminate poverty?

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Ansar Al-'Adl said:
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I may have missed it (I didn't read the whole thread), but could someone tell me how this organization intends to eliminate poverty?

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By chucking money at it until it disappears of course ;)
 
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Make Poverty History band that you put on your wrist thingies! Is that what we're on about?

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