Thursday, June 16, 2005
What’s Bob Geldof’s problem? Shame on ebay for capitulating. Here’s what the talentless Father4Justice had to say,
"It is filthy money made on the back of the poorest people on the planet. Stick it where it belongs."
Well, Bob, you’re wrong of course. No one is being exploited here. The tickets were allocated by lot, those who received them were not the worthiest. Someone who just sent a text off for a laugh had an equal chance as someone who really wanted to go. If trade is allowed, no less money goes to Africa (and remember, this is an “awareness” rather than fund raising event), but those who would prefer the money can swap with those who would prefer the concert. Who loses out?
UPDATE: Nice to see the Adam Smith Institute, the Guardian and I are as one on this.
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"It is filthy money made on the back of the poorest people on the planet. Stick it where it belongs."
Well, Bob, you’re wrong of course. No one is being exploited here. The tickets were allocated by lot, those who received them were not the worthiest. Someone who just sent a text off for a laugh had an equal chance as someone who really wanted to go. If trade is allowed, no less money goes to Africa (and remember, this is an “awareness” rather than fund raising event), but those who would prefer the money can swap with those who would prefer the concert. Who loses out?
UPDATE: Nice to see the Adam Smith Institute, the Guardian and I are as one on this.
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