An earthquake, perhaps, was exactly what China needed to draw attention away from its poor human rights record and scrutiny afforded to it in the lead up to the Olympics. My cynicism says, “Affirmative.” No one wants to see suffering and rising death tolls but surely, hopefully, some good will come of this (not in the least, sound construction of foundations and buildings).
I do believe that terrible things on a large scale need to happen every once in a while to enable people to reprioritize what’s really important to them in life and to unite people. Tragedy seems to be the strongest catalyst, and from it tales of the strength of the human spirit and kindness often arise. But which would you rather be in, earthquake in China or cyclone in Myanmar? I think I’d choose the former, where the government, at least, has responded quickly and allowed foreign aid.
Some of my extended family live in the Sichuan province. I’m waiting to hear from Mum that they’re alright.
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