In the midst of our normal daily problems, people from other parts of the world are facing so much suffering right now. The 7.9 magnitude earthquake that happened in China's southwestern province of Sichuan has now a death toll of over 12,000. It breaks my hearts knowing that while I sit in my comfortable room with a newly bought TV,worrying about my approaching finals, people in another side of the world have lost their homes, families, or may even be in physical danger. It happened at 2pm so most people were in some sort of structure at that time. Especially school children resulting in about 1000 students dead.
Check out this site for some pictures on the China's earthquake. It brought tears to my eyes.
And this happened after the Cyclone that hit Burma on the 2nd and 3rd of May.
How many disasters have to happen in the world?
The death toll in Burma is already 34000 and its expected to be more than 100000.
Regardless of what people say about the Chinese government, rescue efforts were made right after the incident happened. At least the Chinese people are receiving some aids, (whether sufficient or not is another story) compared to the Burmese people. The military junta is reluctant to receive any international aid. One man actually asked where did all those uniformed men that beat him up days before went? Why must governments be so selfish with their actions? Who is going to suffer in the end?
The people are the ones!!!
The world is really making me depressed right now.
1 comment:
Hey Princess Shin: I'm an SGI member who noticed you were listed at "All About my Movies".
I feel frustrated about what's going on in Burma. I'm hesitant about contributing money because I'm afraid it won't go where it's needed.
My own experience with the country was running up to Mae Sae, Thailand, walking across the border and coming back into Thailand as soon as possible.
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