Originally posted by ouizy:
Personally, I think the song should be dropped.
Because they have played it too much - for NO other reason.
If they were to play it, I think they should up the ante. At least here in NEW YORK!!! I can tell you right now that there are many, many people here saddened by what happened because almost everyone knows someone who was lost here. Moreso, most New Yorkers are pissed off and are fully approving of what is going on in the war as most of us witnessed firsthand what happened here.
If they are to play the song, they should include footage of the war, and of U.S. (and BRITISH) bombs landing in the middle east.
This is something the band would never do as they are pacifists, but dammit, the vibe in Madison Square Garden is going to be intense. Bono will be preaching to a very battered and bitter crowd.
It is a tough call...