Thing that has bugged me about Bono is that he gets access to our president and doesn't talk about the AIDS crisis in the U.S. as well as global. While it is nothing like Africa and other areas, there are people here without access to treatment, and who are living in poverty dealing with a host of issues in addition to HIV.
I guess I don't get why a dude from Ireland gets the ear of someone who isn't even his president. Since he does, he should understand the enormous responsibility associated with that and should have delivered a much more comprehensive message about the AIDS epidemic.
I've never liked Bono. Don't like his pretentious music, his stupid sunglasses, and his pseudo-activism like having people send text messages during his shows. I'm curious how much money he actually donates to his causes.
The Gates are doing tremendous work through their Foundation (although I wish they would focus some of it domestically). Perhaps this recognition from Time will help raise the bar about what is expected from rich people to make a difference. Hopefully that David Brooks guy will have a read.
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