Does Paul do enough?
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maccascruff:
We have no idea of what Paul does privately in regards to any charity. What is wrong with that? I don't find it necessary for Paul to make a public statement every time he makes a donation to charity. No one is talking about donations. Mary and Stella helped open the Linda McCartney Centre in Liverpool, didn't they? The family was represented when it opened.
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I proudly wear one of Stella's t-shirts and I have a wristband from the Linda McCartney Centre. We don't know or need to know what Paul is doing.
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DennyC:
what does that mean, he does nothing for it publically. Why does it have to be done publically. To satisfy you?
This is just so typical. Can no one state any constructive critism? You all applaud him that he's such a public spokesperson for animals and landmines....When someone just states they were disappointed that he could have done something and made a big difference with just lending his voice, even just a small annoucement during a concert to the women in the audience to get themselves check....but no, all the guns have to come out to defend him when someone was just stating a personal opinion. The Breast Cancer issue is very close to my heart, and effects each and everyone of us here. How many people do you personally know that will be effected by a landmine?....but every women here will either have a bout with Breast Cancer or someone close to them that they know.
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maccascruff:
I proudly wear one of Stella's t-shirts and I have a wristband from the Linda McCartney Centre. We don't know or need to know what Paul is doing.
You don't agree that his voice, just even a statement to get checked would bewonderful, and could even saved a couple of lives? He gets applauded for being so public about animals and saving there lives, but when it comes to humans, it's ok to be quiet.....
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Breast Cancer is very close to my heart as well. Two of my best friends are thankfully survivors. I don't need to know anyone personally to have sympathy for the inhumanity of landmines. That is something governments do to innocent people and it's up us to fix the situation. If that were the case we wouldn't care about anything that doesn't effect us directly. I don't live that way. Breast Cancer charities are filled with celebrities and campaigns. Everything I pick up lately is pink. Chapstick, batteries, even the new bed we bought for my daughter has the pink ribbon on it. The endorsements for breast cancer are tremendous and that is a wonderful thing. The McCartney daughters have done their share as well. We don't need another voice for Breast Cancer, we need cures. btw if you have a look at MPL's website, there are two charities involved with Breast cancer listed there. Paul has chosen to give his voice to different charities, but by example of donating time and effort, one should get the idea we all could do more for charities closer to their hearts. Paul doesn't have to spoon feed us on everything does he?
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Apparently he does. So we can all criticise him for it.
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DennyC:
Breast Cancer is very close to my heart as well. Two of my best friends are thankfully survivors. I don't need to know anyone personally to have sympathy for the inhumanity of landmines. That is something governments do to innocent people and it's up us to fix the situation. If that were the case we wouldn't care about anything that doesn't effect us directly. I don't live that way. Breast Cancer charities are filled with celebrities and campaigns. Everything I pick up lately is pink. Chapstick, batteries, even the new bed we bought for my daughter has the pink ribbon on it. The endorsements for breast cancer are tremendous and that is a wonderful thing. The McCartney daughters have done their share as well. We don't need another voice for Breast Cancer, we need cures. And animals need all the celebrity voices they can get and Breast Cancer has enough? btw if you have a look at MPL's website, there are two charities involved with Breast cancer listed there. Paul has chosen to give his voice to different charities, but by example of donating time and effort, one should get the idea we all could do more for charities closer to their hearts. Well then I find it real sad that he has chosen NOT to give his voice to a disease that killed his wife and mother and has very high risk daughters....I guess it was more important to support the new wife on her crusade...... Paul doesn't have to spoon feed us on everything does he?
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femaleanimal:
Apparently he does. So we can all criticise him for it.
Here we go as usual.....no one can put forth an opinion on the almighty one....
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and to add to that, no one should place their own set of unique expectations on anyone else. It's a surefire way to be disappointed. Best to take care of business yourself.
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femaleanimal:
Apparently he does. So we can all criticise him for it.
Here we go as usual.....no one can put forth an opinion on the almighty one....
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Who`s that?
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DennyC:
and to add to that, no one should place their own set of unique expectations on anyone else. It's a surefire way to be disappointed. Best to take care of business yourself.
Funny how you how no problems talking and bashing about celebrities who used to be against fur and now aren't.....you didn't like what they did and had no qualms about posting about it....but I guess, you have a right to your opinions but no one else can....or a certain person is exempted from being judged.....
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As far as I know Paul is and always was against breast cancer. The women who appeared in the ads against furs, a cause which everyone assumed they appeared in because they wanted to protest fur coats. It turns out they appeared in a the ad to further their career, get pr, they didn't believe in the protest. How this applies to Paul, I'm not sure, but whatever. I could be wrong, I always had the impression, Paul believed in the causes he supported. Not the case with these ladies. btw, not too long after Linda died. Paul did a short interview on ET (I have it on tape) he spoke about the need for early detection. It's not about what the the great one does. Although I agree that he is great. Paul's participation in any cause is not going to be the silver bullet. If Paul's was more public about breast cancer, he would be one in a long line. My preference for his participation would not be his voice, but money, along with mine and everyone else's. Breast cancer has enough voices, real progress, alternatives to the toxic chemo is what is needed. Landmines, which you have made reference too, is a politically hot and not as well known charity, yet also deserves a voice.
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DennyC:
As far as I know Paul is and always was against breast cancer. The women who appeared in the ads against furs, a cause which everyone assumed they appeared in because they wanted to protest fur coats. It turns out they appeared in a the ad to further their career, get pr, they didn't believe in the protest. And how was this your business to voice out against what cause they were for or chose to abandon, if no one can question Paul? How this applies to Paul, I'm not sure, but whatever. I could be wrong, I always had the impression, Paul believed in the causes he supported. Not the case with these ladies. btw, not too long after Linda died. Paul did a short interview on ET (I have it on tape) he spoke about the need for early detection. Almost 8 years ago....that sure made a difference... It's not about what the the great one does. Although I agree that he is great. Paul's participation in any cause is not going to be the silver bullet. If Paul's was more public about breast cancer, he would be one in a long line. My preference for his participation would not be his voice, but money, along with mine and everyone else's. Breast cancer has enough voices, It has enough voices? That's a real great statement....doesn't landmines and animals have enough voices without Paul? The stats are now 1 in 7 women will be detected with breast cancer. If just seven women made an appointment for a mamo from him making a little speech at a concert, one women would be detected with breast cancer and have a chance for a cure if caught early. A woman dies in the US every 12 minutes....over 211,000 cases were detected in the US in 2005 and over 43,000 died. So please don't tell me it has enough voices....The awareness issue was so important for you on Live 8, no matter what the outcome....but now awareness goes out the window, because the subject is Paul and an issue has enough voices. The extremes that people will go to because of someone's opinion, to defend Paul no matter what the subject matter is, never ceases to amaze me. real progress, alternatives to the toxic chemo is what is needed. Landmines, which you have made reference too, is a politically hot and not as well known charity, yet also deserves a voice.
It's more like it's the politically "in" issue, just as animals are...the cool issues to be involved in.......so landmines deserves a voice and breast cancer has enough voices.....I never heard such a ridiculous thing.
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While people are discussing what Paul does....I think they should look at what THEY do! If you want to keep this only to those in the public eye with a lot of money...then I can't think on any other person who does half as much as Paul!
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I beleive Sir Paul Mc Cartney brought a cohesive, collaborative spirit to the world through his music. Certainly when he came to the United States as a "Beatle" he extended his hand to the people. For me, it was a gesture of friendship from a group of musicians from a country that I knew about and respected. Everywhere, people have been touched by the generosity of his music. I think his "Concert at Red Square" certainly shows the profound effect he had on the people of that country. Even during commuinism, his music brought a spirit of hope and love to the Russian people. I beleive he has done more through his music than he could ever do though his philantrophy. There will always be causes to support and thankfully musicians and their fans can do their part. Personally, I beleive there is only so much any one man or woman can do. Sir Paul McCartney has done so much for so many, I often ask myself what can I do to show my appreciation to him. I suspect just being a devoted, loyal fan and supporting his music and the message inherent in his music is a start.
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DennyC:
if you have a look at MPL's website, there are two charities involved with Breast cancer listed there.
Denny, do you have the web address for MPL? I googled McCartney Publications Limited, but came up with nothing.
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McCartney Productions Limited www.mplcommunications.com As for the original question of this thread... I don't know how much Paul does... I don't think he even knows exactly either... And I don't know how much is enough either.
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thanks 21st Cenury Paul!
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Undun:
People who usually do the most don't boast about it.
Correct How much does Paul do that we are not aware of ?
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I think he does more than anyone else I know to help the planet. Without question his generosity, particularly recently, has been amazing.