Why should we care about what Gore or Winfrey or Bono say?

Question

They get dressed the same way we do. They decide between real sugar or sweet&low in a cup of coffee. When there's no more toilet paper left on the roll, they gotta hop around to look for some just like the rest of us. (At least I HOPE like the rest of us, Oprah.) Fundamentally, they're not too much different than you or I. But then all of a sudden, they post some "Gee-how-can-we-save-the-world-and-feel-good-about-ourselves?" type of question as if they didn't have the slightest clue where to begin. I'll tell you where to begin; take ALL of that money you have and literally give it to a charity that makes a difference. I mean REALLY dig down and give. Just because you give here and there shouldn't elevate you in society's eyes.

Answer 1

Thank you very much for posting an intelligent, perceptive question.
For the life of me, I can't understand why people with no scientific training feel qualified to quack out unscientific propaganda, and - to add insult to injury - use YA to spread the stupidity. And even worse, there are people on here who actually take them seriously. It's all a sad commentary on the state of intellect in the First World today.
I will give credit where it's due - at least Oprah Winfrey has half a brain, even if she doesn't use it all the time. Al Gore and Bono don't seem to have two brain cells to rub together between them.

Answer 2

I don't understand why people have a problem with this. If it wasn't for people like Bono, Oprah and Bob Geldof, most people (especially in the United States) wouldn't even KNOW about these problems. They have clout because people know who they are and respect what they have to say.

I'm sorry, but I think it's utterly ridiculous when people say things like, "If so-and-so cares so much, why don't they give all their money to charity?" I mean, how many people, in their positions, would do that? How many people in their positions would even do ANYTHING with regards to raising awareness for these types of issues?

It seems to me that some people will never be satisfied. If people like Bono and Oprah DON'T talk about these issues, people think they don't care. When they DO try to raise awareness though, people are like "look at you in your big house on hill. Hypocrite."

We are ALL hypocrites. I, for one, admire the work they're doing and hope they keep at it.

Answer 3

Why should we care? Because they are giving us information that can be important. Global warming is real. AIDS, poverty, child labor, all of these things are real. These people, even if you dont like them, have a huge fan base and people will tend to listen to what they have to say, and hopefully do something to make some much needed changes in this world today so that 20 years from now, when my kids are grown up, there will still be a world left.. At least they are trying to make a difference.

Answer 4

BONO should not be included with Gore and especially not Winfrey. Bono is a true advocate not a gimme attention for doing this thing look at me like Winfrey has become and I don't know what Al Gore has fought to change that's not in the political arena.

Answer 5

I think you are giving them more power. Asking questions IS the first step in solving problems. You can throw around money all you like but until there is a plan it just does not do any good.

Answer 6

whether or not it happens, they want to warn us about floods and erosion to be caused by global warming. They are in the best position for reaching a lot of people in a short amount time so they have stepped up as Americans to take on this task.

Answer 7

I have said the same so many times & people look at me like I'm crazy. Really they should put their money where their mouth is. With all their money they expect us poor working slobs to give & give.

Answer 8

Why should we care? Because the saying it educates and empowers. You can't believe that 169 countries participating in the Kyoto Treaty are deluded?

Answer 9

We shouldn't. Thank you.