ELTON JOHN SLAMS BUSH OVER AIDS

Last updated: Thursday, September 27, 2007

ELTON JOHN SLAMS BUSH OVER AIDS

LATEST: SIR ELTON JOHN has attacked the U.S. Government's AIDS effort, dubbing it a waste of time and money.

ELTON JOHN

The campaigning rocker - and head of the Elton John Aids Foundation - is astounded George W. Bush's regime has concentrated all its efforts promoting abstinence, rather than developing treatments.

Speaking at his Aids gala in New York on Wednesday (26Sep07), John says, "They've made a grave error in giving millions to abstinence programs. They don't work. They were told in the beginning that it wouldn't work. It's a tragic waste of money. Please don't listen to those idiots. God almighty."

The Rocket Man also took the opportunity to hit out at South African President Thabo Mbeki, who claims garlic, beetroots, lemon and olive oil are more effective in fighting Aids than antiretroviral medicines.

He tells the New York Daily News, "There are some weird people in the world - what can I say? I would just tell them, 'Don't let the AIDS crisis get lost.'"

Source: WENN

| Thursday, September 27, 2007

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ELTON JOHN SLAMS BUSH OVER AIDS

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