I can’t say I agree with this guy completely, but he’s definitely touched on something that has always made me uncomfortable about these aid concerts, and he’s written it brilliantly.
I do agree 100% on what he says about day to day compassion – most people have no compassion for one another when it comes to non-concert life, especially in big cities. I’ve seen countless examples of this myself – including the many people who will not give up their precious train seat for the elderly, injured or pregnant. But to give a little balance, every now and then I do see wonderful random acts of kindness, and they give me heart.
