Silverchair "Straight Lines" - 40 Hour Famine 2007

[Dansilverbabe]

Christmas really is about giving to the less fortunate. It is a time of reflection in our own lives and the lives of others. It is important that we all keep hope in our hearts for all those in need. It was sweet of Silverchair to lend their song to a cause like this. Happy holidays to everyone in the world!

[BLueEyeButterfly]

being hungry is one thing, but being hungry and knowing you aren't going to get any food anytime soon is awful. but i guess if people have never felt it, they can't possibly understand. why is empathy so impossible?

[yellowderaj]

I agree, an insperational video.

And to all those people who feel that we shouldnt help the starving people of the world...well ask yourself this question - Do you actually know anyone who CHOSE to be born? - I guess not. Not helping someone cos their parents should have known better is a completly stupid argument. I agree, lets help educate people...but feed them too. They are victims not criminals.

[JesusCruxBand]

Can't say I like this song. This is the kind of music Hanson do, and Hanson are better at it.

[cholwell]

The inspirational level of some of these comments is staggering. What we need is less negativity and more action. Many of us are fortunate to have been born into a situation where basic necessity is not worrisome. Unfortunately a large proportion of people are not so lucky. It could have just as easily been us born into poverty. The less fortunate deserve an opportunity to live in peace and happiness. We have the responsibility to provide it.

[SmithGao]

world need love, and more food

[guitarspark]

soz i cant spell famine

[labanda2007]

I am sorry - You are too stupid and you will never understand what is really important in this world. So I stop this conversation because on youtube this makes no sense and is just ridiculous! I feel very sorry for you, I am sure your life is not easy... maybe one day you will do something humane and realise that this is not soo bad! Greets, Me

[jimp1102]

I would like to end this on a happy note as well. You have your beliefs, I have the truth. It's simply that I do not care at all about them. Not one little bit. Let's just end it like that. I would love to think that your help is not a giant waste of time, but I really know it is.

[guitarspark]

did u watch this for the song or the 40 hour famon?

[labanda2007]

First.. i am not american.

second... i am working for non profit organisations which help in these countries. third... for this: "If they can't help themselves, they do not deserves existance." i can form my opinion!

[jimp1102]

You can form your own opionion ! Wow, I guess there is hope! Go and help your slobs breed children they can't feed and feel good about helping them do that. For whatever "good", besides not showing them how to be responsible, you're doing for them. PS-You're still a retard.

[labanda2007]

if i read your comments i wish you would be in this video and suffer.

you all have NO ideas why things are happening like that... you have NO education and no knowledge of human nature.

shut up and watch videos of britney spears or of the -who has got the best ass- competition!

[jimp1102]

I love how you imediately go to wishing pain on others when you're the retard trying to "help so many others". You're so Christian wishing suffering on me, wow, you're just like Jesus...you hypocrit. Oh, and I'm an IT manager, how about you ? probably live in moms basement giving money to Oral Roberts like a sheep. Keep your mouth shut -you're ruing America.

[toe151515]

america was ALWAYS ruined.:/

[jimp1102]

Why ? If they can't help themselves, they do not deserves existance.

[skiantozza]

omg,maybe you don't understand the meaning of this life...to LIVE ,yo have rights as human being,right taken by rich countries tha always have their interests in leaving people in this king of poverty.Learn something about history 'n economics,then take a look again at this video.u'r the real poor people.

[PokemonOnCrak4Ever]

theas people need help plz give to charity

[jimp1102]

Yes. They were sold into slavery because they are poor and breed too much to begin with. You will find any excuse to explain why these poor souls should be helped. Why not concentrate on the problems HERE first. Don't WE have enough problems that you don't have to turn to the third world scum of the Earth who cause their own problems and have to learn on their own. Let them rot. They've been living in a desert for a long time. Wanna help ? Help keep their population down by NOT helping.

[chavezsarah]

Your sick,I bet that if you were in a childs place there,you'd want medicine,monaey,clean water,food,and a place to sleep every night,dry and warm.Maybe you should go to where they are and try it out.

[circuit247]

You're a stupid as fuck!

[jimp1102]

So sick of this crap. Who cares?! If you can't feed who you have, why have more kids? Oh, but I'm wrong, right? They "deserve" the right to procreate? Have them help themselves and keep momma's legs closed. That's a great start to help these kids. Why bring a child into poverty? Because they're idiots. And anyone that helps idiots.....

[tearsofred]

So what about those who have kids because they have been sold into the sex industry and don't know about contraceptives? What then? It's their fault?

[circuit247]

If your momma have kept her whorish pussy closed, she wouldn't have given birth to this piece of shit. Oh, wait....you came out from the other hole!!!

[circuit247]

If your momma had kept her whorish pussy closed, she wouldn't have given birth to this piece of shit. Oh wait...you came out from the other end.

[orangestoneface]

malnourished.but most have fat cheeks in this video

[expensiveguy]

This is going to be us within 50 years........... Dont think so? Do your own research! My farm vacation home in PA well went dry as well as the entire area! As ice melts our coast line will be gone in many states and low areas making people move in to a smaller area........then no water, jobs, and kill or get killed! think about this with our 4 cars, vacation homes, boats and jetskis, yes me too! wake up.. they are showing our future

[kiailol]

What's tragic is we as a species pretty much need those children to die. We can't possibly elevate even the majority of the world to the standard of living enjoyed in America. It would take more resources than there are on Earth. The simple truth is 6 billion people is far too many, and it will only create more mouths to feed if we save these children from death.

[amadea3]

it would be very easy, if the leaders were wise and would really want the better world; it would be very possible and very easy; but they don't want that. That's the only possible answer to that question; we'd just bann the armies all over the world and agree to live in peace - and with that money - noone would be hungra anymore; it would be simple - but isn't - cause people don't choose love;

[hosweetim89]

The living standard is pretty low in America... The guns ... the corruption... the falling grades and ironically obesity. In fact, everyone should think on how to save America itself.

[bingctong]

amazing..touching,..very good.

[tonniman1369]

is there any way to go and do contact work?

[getales]

education and birth control. give women with no means to feed their self the ability to save a child by not having one. we now have the power to end this. If I can't feed my self I am not going to bring a child into the world every one should have this choice.

[Dzakku]

But woman cannot survive on their own; people grow old, and need others to take care of them, to help them with the work as they grow older. Both the woman, and their husbands alone cannot necessarily provide for themselves especially as they grow older in many of the poorer countries. And what about the thousands upon thousands of woman who are raped? It wasn't their choice, but they're not necessarily going to abandon their child.

[XOXlipglossOXO]

i just turned 13 & im doing the 40 hour fanime 4 the first time this year , not many of mi friends r doing it ,but i think its a great cause so i am

[XOXlipglossOXO]

4 food

[Uglybettyfan4lyf]

i already raised 400 dollars

[woodywood15]

This is a great video and an even better cause. Please, i encourage everyone to donate. You can go to 40 hour famine dot com and donate or donate into someone's account whos doing the famine. You can use others such as your friends or mine (which is)670962901 it would be great for your support.

[S421333]

Wow that is so sad! I'm doing the famine this year. To donate, go to the 40 hour famine website and donate to 27034147-2

[joshcortes1312]

WOW. one kid dies every 3 seconds. 60 kids died while you watch the video

[Lozwige]

This is awesome. It was shown at the Surrender Conference on Friday night.

[SoulstoFreedom]

There is more you can do then think. get involved. volunteer, donate, there are many of these children that are beaten and committed to slavery. and the state of hungry children isnt just in Africa, American children are going hungry and homeless too. people want to think it away. But you have to get involved to help stop it.

[texasmarinemom]

Amazing video. Really makes you think about what can you do to help everyone. No child should go to sleep hungry.

[johnnycake10101]

well that was an excellent video...and let me say that im proud of people like you...keep doin this, cuz it really makes a difference...

[aztec143]

be proud of yourself, by doing the 40 hour famine. it is a really great way to help those people that you saw in the video.

[cheonge]

The above video has been chosen by the Applecross Senior High School 40 hour famine team to show to our classrooms. We loved this video as it really shows you how people live in third world countries such as Laos. Also, at the very end it tells you have many people could have been saved while watching the video. I would suggest that everyone should do their part for the world. In the Global Leadership Convention, we learnt that every year, the world spends $90 billion on McDonalds alone.

[bobbeth6]

Just donate more money so greedy gangster warlords, and corrupt officials from the United Nations on down can take your money and become ever more powerful millionaires while the people suffer and die. Hold these villians accountable!

[aztec143]

World Vision Australia isn't associated with any polital initiatives. You can look on their website to get a tranparent breakdown of where all the funds are going. Are you sure you are not just looking for an excuse to do something??

[banetum]

i hope da ceta djeca imat bollji zivot

[dylanj16]

in part of this video it shows artificial limbs.

I am collecting ringpulls off cans wich those things are made of. i donate mine to a schoolwich are collected by someone that makes them legs. :)

[dylanj16]

I hope we are able to save these kids i wish them all the best. :0

[Salvie818]

Yeah where do you donate?

[GLORYthroughDEATH]

This is funny i say kill them all it will give me more amusement

[aztec143]

I don't think that i have heard something as sick as that in my whole life. The only reason that you are where you are right now (having acsess to a computer one of the top 3% wealthiest people in the world) is because there are people sitting in slums and poor villages all over the world. You are only born in a country by chance, you are just one of the lucky ones, don't abuse it.

[bondokid]

I'd rather just start with you first.

[musiqueroyale]

neither have i. 'GLORYthroughDEATH', you clearly have no heart. imagine if you were in their position- i dont think you'd be laughing. that statement has granted you the position of being one of the lowest people on earth. why cant you be generous to those who need help? and even if you're not going to bother to help them- don't stoop so low as to say that you would rather them dead. you piece of shit. go to hell.

[dms777smd]

You are a cold as hell son of a bitch. It would be better to get rid of you first, somebody needs to take your place. I don't think you should be able to speak at all. Your pathetic little brain is not even capable of processing a sensible thought. I don't think you're right in the head at all and you need to go straight to Hell! Get the fuck out of here. Heartless bastard. I agree with everyone that is the opposite of you. You're an idiot. GLORYthroughDEATH,,, go screw a tree.

[jimboking]

Communism still doesn't work.

[TotallyEnglish]

So where do we donate? You can't make us feel this guilty without telling us where to donate.

[slither258]

nice where do u donate?

[aztec143]

go to 40hourfamine. com and you can sign up to do it yourself. Of alternativly send a money order to world vision Australia with specifications that the money goes to the 2007 40 hour famine project. Thanks for wanting to help!

[mrtvman]

cool