I really don't understand why so many people who think so really bad about Bono take the time and effort to post in a U2 forum, he's constantly criticised about every aspect of his life: as a musician, as a singer, as a husband, as a humanitarian, as a businessman, because he's short, fat, bald, etc., etc.
I, personally, don't need this man to be perfect, I don't need him to be a saint (in fact, I think I will be quite disappointed if he turned out a "saint"), I don't, even, need to agree with his points of view everytime; of course I have a general great opinion about him as entertainer and humanitarian, that's why I'm a fan. We know he takes most of the "celebrity burden" of the band and that makes him to be more exposed to criticism than the rest, but just look at this thread: how many posts has it taken to be stated that Edge is also involved in the hotel buisness? has anybody attacked him as greedy? Frankly, this is getting ridiculous, do you imagine a Madonna fan, for example, acusing her of being greedy?
As for the Clarence Hotel, I love the Liffey bank as it is now and I understand why so many people are against the project, especially when I remember the magnificent copper terrace roof or the Octagon, I know the hotel needs a remodelling, but I wish it wouldn't include the exterior aspect of the buildings.
And finally on the subject of money only one question: who of us wouldn't like their business to make proffit? who of us would work for nothing? Bono does, he gives lots of his time and he makes great efforts for people who he doesn't know.