DEAR MIRROR: The BIG issue: Ungr8ful cynics; BOB Geldof's Live 8 aimed to put pressure on G8 leaders to cancel Third World debt. But Mirror columnist Tony Parsons questioned whether it will make any difference and criticised some stars at Saturday's extravaganza. Some readers think Tony has a point - but many others disagree...Byline: Douglas Hagen I HAD to keep reminding myself that Live 8 was for a noble cause because I found the whole thing repugnant. How do these stars expect to encourage anyone to help good causes when they repel the nation with their obnoxious approach? We had the sycophantic syc·o·phant n. A servile self-seeker who attempts to win favor by flattering influential people. [Latin s Bono and Chris Martin, the sanctimonious Ms Dynamite, Pete Doherty snogging Noun 1. snogging - (British informal) cuddle and kiss caressing, cuddling, fondling, hugging, kissing, petting, smooching, snuggling, necking - affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) Elton John for publicity and the hugely dislikeable Bob Geldof just being himself. I sincerely hope Live 8 does make poverty history - and these cretins with it! Douglas Hagen Leicester |
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