In Thursday's class, Jeff asked if I found any comments of people in support of Bono's comment. I've looked around and haven't yet found people who flat out support what Bono said, or who agree that this song should be sung in public, but there seem to be some people who believe his words were taken out of contents. One person commented saying:
"The headline is a bit misleading. I think he backs the sentiment that you should be allowed to sing struggle songs, but also said that there are rules for when and where you should sing such songs. I don't think he agrees with singing songs for the purposes of tempting genocide like Malema does at all".
I agree with this comment. It is obvious through all the activism and speaking out against genocide that Bono has done throughout his career, that he doesn't mean any harm to people, or support genocide, when he made that comment. I think it was a mistake and that his words were taken in the worst possible way by many. I think Bono just had one of those "foot in mouth" moments, and I think people are too quick to forget all the good he has done in his career. When you are in the spotlight and have such a "loud" voice, you are bound to slip up, and everyone is going to hear you when you do. I think people have the right to be angry at Bono's comment, however I don't think it is right to just completely forget about all the good things he has done.
-Brigit May, Post 24
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