I guess there's no point in me continuing to participate in this discussion since no one wants to actually listen to what I'm saying and this conversation doesn't actually seem to be moving forward. But I will anyway.
Two things:
Someone said that I implied that 49 dollars means you have the right to obstruct the view of the people behind you. No, it doesn't. But if you think someone HOLDING A CELL PHONE TO THEIR EAR is "obstructing the view" then I don't know how to respond to that because, honestly, I disagree. And I'm 5'7", so that whole "vertically challenged" thing (you can say short, we don't mind) just confused me. Holding a cell phone to one's ear doesn't obstruct the view anymore than the person just...standing there. We're talking about a show where people are continuously throwing their arms up and flailing them around, especially when they're that close to the stage. How is a cell phone obstructing the view? I mean come on, if you paid for the ticket, you should be allowed to take a phone call. It's a rock n' roll show, not an opera performance. Except for Miss Sarajevo.
Second of all, I said that Bono did something wrong, and then someone took my words out of context and said, sarcastically, "Oh no, I never have".
Once again, you're missing the point. Read my post again. Of course I've done something wrong before. Many times. Daily. And so does Bono and so does a priest and a monk and a nun and all these other "righteous figures".
Of course we all make mistakes. It's understandable and forgivable. My issue is not with the fact that he made a mistake, which we all do, but the fact that so many of you are not willing to even accept the fact that he made a mistake. I think it's a dangerous thing for anyone to grant immunity to people for anything they do simply for being who they are, whether it's rock stars, politicians, parents, whatever.
When I make a mistake, which I do often, I don't expect my friends or family to just let it slide just because it's me.