There still might be hope
In a world where fanatical extremists attack innocent people and large companies spend their free time suing each other, it’s reassuring to see world leaders and CEOs showing that they care about what is happening in the world. Tony Blair was the first leader before the G8 summit to show his support for Africa and the environment and unlike other leaders, he wants to do all he can to help. Bill Gates made a surprise appearance at the Live 8 show to voice his support and as much as people may dislike Bill Gates and Microsoft, he has done a lot as a philanthropist. Bill and Melinda Gates have endowed a foundation with more than $27 billion to support philanthropic initiatives in the areas of global health and learning. Steve Jobs, the CEO of Apple, called up the family of a teenager who was killed for an iPod. Steve Jobs spoke to Errol Rose who was Christopher's (the victim's) father and asked how he was doing and conveyed his sympathies. "He told me that he understood my pain," Rose said. "He told me if there is anything, anything, anything he could do, to not be afraid to call him. It really lightened me a bit." I am sure there are many more stories out there that will support the title of this post and if you do know of any, please share them with us.
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My thoughts go back to 9/11, where Rudy Giuliani went to every single funeral for city employees who died trying to save the lives of others. The man was absolutely the right person to lead NYC through that period.
Tying the far reaches of the successes of technology with the millions of needy outstreached arms of humanity is a nice touch Ajay.
There are many cynics who would say that the philanthropy of Bill Gates is nothing more than a tax shelter, filled with selfish motivations... as far as I'm concerned, I don't care if it is, someone who wouldn't otherwise be receiving help, is because of Gates.
Acts of generosity and kindness often happen when you're not looking... especially in the least likely places.
Fred, You are so right, he was a pillar of support for people.
Dumas, I hear you.
It's nice to hear good news for a change!
I am always happy to support anyone who is spending private funds on others. What I don't approve of, though, is Tony Blair and others being willing to give away hard-earned public funds without a public vote.
We are not a socialist country. Yet.
But you already know my thoughts on this, Ajay. And again, it is admirable that Gates is doing something. He could certainly find tax shelters elsewhere if that was his only motivation.
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