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charlene · 06-22-2005, 08:35 AM

I'm aware that the shows are free. It seems that a lot of money could have been raised with ticket sales. It's something and a start to some financial aid for the many problems in Africa. Governments are aware and are forgiving debts etc. already. Public awareness does not always relate into dollars raised.
It's unfortunate that Rwanda was not helped when the genocide was happening 11 years ago and calls for assistance were sent around the world by Romeo Dallaire but ignored by all.
I just think that they are missing out on a good sum of money from all of the concerts to get the ball rolling.....again.

06-22-2005, 08:35 AM	#15
charlene Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 16,001	I'm aware that the shows are free. It seems that a lot of money could have been raised with ticket sales. It's something and a start to some financial aid for the many problems in Africa. Governments are aware and are forgiving debts etc. already. Public awareness does not always relate into dollars raised. It's unfortunate that Rwanda was not helped when the genocide was happening 11 years ago and calls for assistance were sent around the world by Romeo Dallaire but ignored by all. I just think that they are missing out on a good sum of money from all of the concerts to get the ball rolling.....again.