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  • jeremyhilliard Bono, activist and lead singer of U2 makes a call to our generation: "We can be the generation that no longer accepts that an accident of latitude determines whether a child lives or dies - but will we be that generation? Will we in the West realize our potential or will we sleep in the comfort of our affluence with apathy and indifference murmuring softly in our ears? Fifteen thousand people dying needlessly every day from AIDS, TB, and malaria. Mothers, fathers, teachers, farmers, nurses, mechanics, children. This is Africa's crisis. That its not on the nightly news, that we do not treat this as an emergency - that's our crisis.
    Future generations flipping through these pages will know whether we answered the key question. The evidence will e the world around them. History will be our judge, but what's written is up to us. We can't say our generation didn't know how to do it. We can't say our generation couldn't afford it. And we can't say our generation didn't have reason to do it. It's up to us." #challenged
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  • jeremyhilliard Haha @rlujanloveless - it's funny that you bring that part out of Bono's words... I paused over that part of his quote too and wanted to alter it a bit but didn't;). I agree with you though, there is a constant tension as it relates to battling poverty. For those that desire to act, on one hand we want to do good at any cost. This comes from a good heart, but can obviously result in a bit of a blunder at times. On the other is to think creatively and correctly in the best ways to empower individuals without creating a rift between 'us and them,' and stripping them of dignity. When I finish reading Bono's words though, I feel that there isn't room for a cop out... People need to engage with this. You know? Skype soon?   1w
  • gleegz Bono is the worst. Clueless about the underdevelopment of the global South and an absolute hypocrite. It's not up to him or us to "save" Africa, it's up to us to reject the global structures that disadvantage it. But Bono's more than happy with the status quo, he won't even pay his taxes in Ireland. Rather go to tax havens where - surprise! - corrupt African leaders keep their money too.   1w
  • gleegz Cool pic though   1w
  • halla4pinder Bono gets it. Must always give of ourselves to others. Love God and Love people the greatest commandments there is.   1w
  • halla4pinder And I love how he always pushes this concept to his fans at his shows.   1w
  • jeremyhilliard I'm with you @halla4pinder - it is simple "love God, love people."   1w
  • calliburr #amen!   1w
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