Bono: A Brief History
From Rock Star to Philanthropist
Bono has gone from consummate rock star to passionate advocate for change, gaining audience with the world's leaders and a reputation for being serious—and seriously informed—about African debt relief and the AIDS crisis.
In this original GOOD video, we present a brief history of Bono.
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Not Really True
Have you heard about Bono's appearance at the huge TED Conference that was recently held in Africa.
Does Bono really know anything about Africa. You can't just throw money at the problem. We have to invest and help to build there economy. We need to allow Africans to rebuild there country the way they want it.
Please READ THIS....
http://www.american.com/archive/2007/july-0707/africans-to-bono-for-gods-sake-please-stop
Posted on August 7, 2007 — by ethanbodnar
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More Good Than Harm
I'll not pretend that Bono is infallible. But he has done more in the past few years to bring the world's attention to developing countries than most politicians and diplomats have in decades. Is it sad that the funny man in the glasses has to be the one to get our attention? Of course, but I suspect Bono would be the first to agree with that. That being said, Bono -- as well as many hard-working, and less-famous, members of civil society -- also would agree that you don't just "throw money at the problem." Bono has advocated for building up African-based businesses, instituting fair trade policies so African nations can compete on an even playing field, and investing money saved from debt cancellation into public health and education. Yes, he's also advocated for wealthy countries to pony up their fair share of foreign aid as well -- but he recognizes that aid without fair economic policies goes nowhere; and vice versa. He may not be perfect, but when it comes to picking out people who deserve criticism for unfair attitudes toward the developing world, you could do a lot better than Bono.
Recent perspectives from the equally fallible, but no less useful, Nicholas D. Kristof here: http://screwsubwalls.blogspot.com/2007/08/bono-foreign-aid-and-skeptics.html
Posted on August 10, 2007 — by Robyniwitz
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Bono does his homework
Ethan, do you really know anything about Bono? You are in fact quoting him when you say, "You can't just throw money at the problem." He knows the infrastructure has to change and that's why he created DATA (Debt, AIDS, Trade, Africa) and One. Of course there are forces in Africa resistant of help and change or they want to be "rich" instead of just not poor, but Bono's work certainly is not hurting Africa.
Posted on August 14, 2007 — by brono
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Africa
Isn't Africa a continent of many diverse countries with their own unique issues?
Africa
Posted on August 16, 2007 — by comoprozac
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his mentor
Bono is mentored by Jeffery Sachs when it comes to issues of economic development, and Sachs is one person who actually understands how to help countries so they can develop on their own. Read "The End of Poverty". (Really, really, you should!!!) With Sachs around to teach Bono how things are done, I'm pretty confident that Bono is getting things done the right way.
Posted on August 17, 2007 — by mariafdrews
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Bono is Good
Above all, Bono is an extraordinary person who has done some incredible humanitarian work. He is not perfect, but does set a standard of personal action and advocacy that is to be commended.
Posted on October 22, 2007 — by kdarigan
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Orphan
He lost his mum. I didn't know. Of course this makes sense. No child on this planet should have to go through this pain alone.
See the film "The Blood of Yingzhou District"
trailer
Posted on October 28, 2007 — by allen
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