While doing so, many artists have also publically endorsed President Bush's emphasis on abstinence (for singles) and marital fidelity in our government's response to Africa's HIV/AIDS emergency. You can no doubt imagine the uproar his strategy has been causing within much of the global AIDS activism community.

In light of that, I was especially interested to read a report that this week legendary rocker/political activist Bob Geldof praised President Bush's abstinence emphasis. As you may know Geldof works closely with Bono’s DATA organization and is the person who quarterbacked last year’s LIVE 8 concerts. This endorsement is a bold move by Geldof who is neither a man of faith nor a political conservative—far from it, in fact.

To read about Geldof's response, click on the link below...

Bob Geldof Hails US Abstinence Initiative to Combat AIDS

http://rawstory.com/news/2006/Bob_Geldof_hails_US_abstinence_init_09272006.html

Have a great weekend!

-Jay

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