Sandy,

I'm sorry but I don't think those who died from the disease were forgotten. There was a great deal of research and work being done, but money isn't always the answer, nor is it always something to be mocked.

The World Health Organization reported that as of July 11, there were 250 cases reported in Canada since November of 2002. There were 38 deaths. Globally there were approximately 8500 reported cases with approximately 800 deaths. The last new cases reported were in June.

While it could come back with the onset of cold weather, how much resources should be committed to solving this "epidemic"? All life is sacred and I am not trying to diminish the horror of this disease.   However, there comes a point where life needs to go on. This is the only way we can honor those that have passed on.

While research continues, there are many people who need to make a living. You can say what you want about the Rolling Stones, I do not expect to change your mind about millionaires earning more money. However there is a trade off. For every dollar they earned, the rest of Toronto got it back and more. Tourism suffers and people who make a living suffer. Being laid off because business is down is a hardship that effects whole families, sometimes with longer lasting effects than a disease.

Could the Stones have been more generous? Of course. However don't gloss over what they accomplished. It is easy to take shots a a band of aging millionaires, but there are more people that earn a living because of what they are doing.

Ron