Barring all criticism and cynicism--a less enthused blog entry is available for viewing upon request--here were tonight's key points, courtesy of Bono, on international human rights:
1) The world is malleable, change it.
2) The political obstacles we must overcome are corruption in foreign government and American trade laws.
3) The largest and most difficult hurdle we must jump is indifference in the individual.
4) Be innovative--be a capitalist--commerce breeds civilization.
And, my favorite,
5) "Make ze money, zen develop ze conscience."
Although point five should not necessarily hold for human rights activists--atleast not in that order. However I do encourage you all to encourage your friends and family to, vell, develop ze conscience. Hope everyone enjoyed, or was educated in some way, by Bono.
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1) Sometimes change hurts more than the status quo. It's all about opportunity costs.
2) Bono has never done anything against those corrupt regimes. He could pressure them into changing their practices. He does not.
3) No. The largest hurdle we face is counterproductive actions. Since 1945 we've given an estimated half a trillion dollars to African nations with nothing to show for it. I'm sorry but that doesn't sound like more of the same is what we need to be doing.
4) No arguments there.
5) Trying to create a dichotomy is dangerous. Bono should know that.
By the way, next time you reference my blog, cite it.
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