Texting for Dollars
Bob Geldof, a hero to many in Africa, is organizing the Live 8 concerts as a kick off to The Long Walk to Justice campaign to end poverty. Much like the Live Aid concerts in 1985, this came along last minute and has involved some interesting negotiations.
Hyde Park, the London location they wanted for the Live 8 concert, was already booked for a charity event to benefit The Prince's Trust and Help a London Child. Prince Charles graciously allowed Geldof use of the space and cancelled his own event. To raise the money the organizations needed, tickets to the London Live 8 concert are being given out via a text lottery, which raised over 2 million pounds in the first day.
If only we could get past those pesky campaign finance laws, how great would a texting fundraiser be?
posted by Robin @ 8:58 AM
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This is a very interesting idea, DelaBlogger. I am sure that as technology evolves, the laws will have to evolve around technology. I think that texting and the use of PDA's will only increase as our society makes a move towards using as many gadgets as possible. I would not be surprised if someone soon comes up with a system to give contributions via text device within the next few elections cycles. It seems like every two years, someone is coming up with a new and better idea to communication and contribute with new technology. I am sure that someone is looking at the Geldof example as a case study and that we will see someone like this very soon in American politics.
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