Two years ago I went to U2's live at 360 degree tour in Atlanta with friends. I was only excited about "With Or Without You" and "Beautiful Day" and didn't know what was there waiting for me. U2 brought me a huge gift. It was a beautiful encounter with Politics. What moved me the most was when Bono asked everyone to pray for Burmese pro-democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi. Aung San Suu Kyi was arrested after winning the national election and became the prime minister of Burma. She was given the opportunity to leave Burma and be reunited with her family. But she chose to stay until freedom falls on the land of Burma.
"You're packing a suitcase for a place none of us has been
A place that has to be believed to be seen
You could have flown away
A singing bird in an open cage
Who will only fly, only fly for freedom"
Freedom is one of our inborn rights in the States. But it is not the case in many other countries, especially when politics is involved. U2 opened my eyes to the world and introduced me to many people who were inspiring. They also made me understand that this earth is not revolving only because of me. It is revolving for greater reasons.
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