Now- is he sincere? I think he is. If he weren't he wouldn't even bother. If he hated America and all it stands for he would not even make a gesture with the flag. Sure it may have become part of the 'act' but so what? When he bent down and took the guy's flag, when he hugged it, and when he bent back down, glowing with light and handed it back, it was AWESOME! His face looked so sad and sympathetic and emotional. He was right up in the guy's face, and mine too since I was next to him! The guy extended his hand and Bono took it and held it and shook it! I wish I had stuck my hand out too! After he made another lap, he put his hands together as in prayer, bowed in front of the guy and mouthed 'thank you!' The guy yelled out "Thank you Bono!" It was an incredible moment, I don't care what anyone who knocks this gesture says.