Originally posted by Klodomir:
Bono is neither a politician nor a spiritual leader, even though to a certain extent he dabbles in both.
I will readily admit that Bono is an entertainer first and foremost. However, Bono does FAR, FAR more than "dabble" in politics and spirituality.
You say Bono is no spiritual leader. Let me tell you about our "spiritual leaders." Apparently, it wasn't enough for the right-wing fanatics of this country to actually blame this senseless terrorist attack on former President Clinton and call for the death penalty against him (!). Now we have Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson saying America
deserved these
attacks. These "spiritual leaders," who should be leading the country in prayer and forgiveness, are actually saying that civil liberties groups, feminists, homosexuals and abortion rights supporters bear partial responsibility for Tuesday's terrorist attacks. Incredible, isn't it?! People who had NOTHING to do with these attacks are actually at fault! I'm astounded by the sheer stupidity of these two men.
Instead of preaching love, these asses are preaching hatred and blame!!
I'm so upset at these morons right now that I wish someone would kill them - for then
I would be dancing in the streets at their demise! However, millions of people will throw money at them and nod their heads saying, "Oh yes, you liberals are to blame for this tragedy." Enough is enough. Right wing fanaticism is just as bad as Muslim fundamentalism and must be stamped out in this country.
Now tell me, have you ever heard Bono preach such hatred? Have you ever heard Bono talk against any minority? He has welcomed all with open arms. He has preached peace and love, not hatred and blame. Bono is a FAR superior preacher than Falwell and Robertson will ever be - and God knows this. Bono doesn't pervert God's words for his own profit. Often, he even questions God's actions. Bono's altar is the stage and there he preaches a message of humanity and love. I'd gladly buy every U2 CD twenty times than give a penny to those true devils, Robertson or Falwell.
And as for politics, Bono has done more with Jubilee 2000 than most nations! He has met with leaders of the world to push forward this message of debt forgiveness, creating hope for those in third world countries. Perhaps Bono has never run for office or doesn't have to account for each of his actions, but he's run a far more successful campaign than many politicians in Washington.
So while Bono may not be an American, I very much so would like to hear what he has to say. A person who has experienced this type of terrorist attacks in his own country many times may be the best person to offer advice. And a person who is a far better preacher or politician than some of our "leaders" will most likely offer the most logical and humane advice. Our spiritual and political "leaders" could learn quite a bit from Bono.
[This message has been edited by doctorwho (edited 09-14-2001).]