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!
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.
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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!
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.
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
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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What difference are they making?
'Conservative', well there is a first time I've been called that!
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