U2 is Ireland's biggest export, thus contributing mightily to the economy in both commerce and employment. Ireland's collapse came from investors and bankers running up property values and over building, not from U2 moving it's corporate headquarters. And after all, no mention of how much each member of the band and everyone employed by the band is paying in personal income taxes. Safe to assume that they are making a substantial contribution on many levels. Finally, it's ironic that Art Uncut is an "anti-capitalism" organization. If not for the capitalist ventures of U2, there would be no income, no profit and subsequently no taxes to argue over. What are they protesting?
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On Jun 24, 2011, at 8:47 AM, Arteest <arteest103@yahoo.ca> wrote:
> I don't feel so good buying tickets to our U2 show...
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> "The group Art Uncut says it will unfurl banners and placards in front of TV cameras. Member Charlie Dewar said front man Bono "is well known for his anti-poverty campaigning," but has avoided paying Irish taxes at a time when the austerity-hit country desperately needs money."
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