I think that is great. I’ve met Bono on his Africa trip with Bill Gates, and I can tell you he is one hell of a dude, in every sense of the word. He not only has a passion for issues like world hunger, improved health care, and GREENTECH — he has the politcal and social intelligence to rally support and bring out great change.

I think we’ve reached the point where you don’t need to call him “U2’s Bono” anymore. I’m sure almost no one is jumping to the conclusion that Sonny or Chastity are writing for the Times.

I agree with Mr. Saunders. I believe that Bono has reached more young people with his sesible and optimistic views on world issues. He certainly has me thinking differently.

That may be very effective. In Vanity Fair, he kept all the articles focused on humanitarianism.

Bono has persevered in his fight to forgive third world debt in the face of greed and lack of empathy–wouldn’t it be ironic if the USA ends up needing his help on he same issue for itself? Probably a far-fetched thought, but still within the realm of possibilities these days. Reminds me when the 2000 election was so screwed up, Putin announced he would be sending representatives to monitor the U.S. election process.