hehe, sorry seconds, thought that wasnt too clear. I actually do agree with what you are saying, whole heartedly. I believe that the events of Sept. 11 should, and have in fact woken up some people to the horrific state of the world, just beyond that silver door. I believe what Bono is trying to say, is not that we should travel more, although maybe some folks should try taking a trip down to central america and see for themselves what the "big brother" attitude has created within those beautiful countries. After the attacks, america is no longer an island, evident by the fact that they enlisted the help of nations such as England, and have found themselves powerless to destructive regimes the world over. What i find amazing even within this forum, is that peole are much happier to latch on to a hook term, or line; and ignore what the real problem is.
There is a particular situation that i believe applies to what Bono is trying to say. In Guatemala, my place of birth, there has been a great increase in the lack of safety since the peace treaty was signed back in '95. Although in paper all looks rather happy go lucky; and the money brought in by the U.S. as a response did take care of some immediate problems, what that has since created is in fact the very opposite of what was first intended. The support has in fact taken jobs away from some poeple {army soldiers for one} who arent trained to do anything else, mostly because that is what they have been doing all their lives! now in fact; there is a greater crime rate than when 'the war' was going on, because these people are broke!! the only way to survive is to take from the rich using whatever means necessary; doesnt make it right by any means. But they have been pushed to that point!!
What i believe has happened in the U.S. is a great shock to most people, i am now living in Canada west coast, and we have felt the effects of the attacks. No longer are world events, somewhere off at the edge of a map seen as little instances without further concequence. So, i'm not sure if i answered your questions properly, i might be rambling on a bit, but i could go on for hours about this. I guess all i'm trying to say is, yes, folks, maybe we should try to read between the lines a little more!! to be honest, Bono isnt' making it very tough at all. He actually gives us great credit, and has in the past by making the statements that he makes, without feeling the need to draw a line on the sand. Now, before i get fruited out of here, i'm off to search for my passport!!!
The goal is Sheol!!! take care y'all..
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"I don't want to be the bleeding hearts club here, but you can't close your eyes to what's going on in the world. But you want to hopefully make a music that tries to transcend that and lift yourself and, if you're lucky, other people out of that." -- Bono, 1997