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Japan's turmoil

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melev
, 03-16-2011 at 01:39 AM (2212 Views)
I know we've not talked about this on R.A. since it isn't reef-related, but I just have to say that I'm deeply saddened by the continuing news coming from Japan regarding the massive earthquake (biggest they've ever had), the tsunami, and now the nuclear reactor plants that are basically melting down for all intents and purposes. A volcano even blew out in the past day.

I've been watching the news on CNN, and seen some videos shared via Facebook. It's frightening how quickly nature can erase these small towns (they seem bigger than villages to me) in mere minutes.

The death toll is approaching 4000 now. 350,000 are literally homeless. No food, no water, no power, people are using pen and paper at shelters to hopefully find their loved ones.

If that wasn't enough, now people are being evacuated because of the danger of radiation and that zone keeps getting expanded.

Feel free to share your thoughts if you so wish. Don't pull a Gilbert Gottfried though: http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrityn...n-joke-2011153 - this is definitely not a laughing matter.

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Updated 03-16-2011 at 02:44 AM by melev

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  1. reefocd's Avatar
    So sad. We can learn a lot about character watching how the Japanese deal with this tragedy. As I watch the women being interviewed, they show so much strength and resolve. Really hard to watch the TV footage without getting emotional. Very proud people who do not want to ask for help. Large amount of seniors in Japan and the thought of them trying to outrun a tsunami is heartbreaking. Japan got a raw deal by way of having three tectonic plates converge under the island. I live three miles inland of the Redondo Beach Harbor where all the dead sardines were found last week. We have a large Japanese population in my neighborhood. I'm a self appointed "elder helper" and help out my 90yo Japanese neighbor lady Mrs. Otani. She speaks mostly Japanese. It's kind of like driving Mrs Daisy. She still does almost everything on her own short of driving. I told her she can no longer do her own roof repairs. When I take her to the Japanese market, I get a lot of stares as to who is that young man with her, boyfriend perhaps, I'm SWM 52! In case anybody upstairs is listing, enough is enough. Thoughts are with all those living in Japan.
  2. symptom39's Avatar
    To think about how Katrina affected us, and then translate the scale to what they are experiencing is just staggering to me. Thoughts and prayers are great, but I challenge all of you to put that into physical help. The company I work for is collecting donations and I'm sure most of yours are as well. If your company is not, do some research, and find a charity or group that is helping over there. Just donate what you were going to spend on that next frag or fish. They are going to need all the money they can get. I'm normally not one to get involved in other affairs, but like Katrina, I find it hard to see all the wreckage and not feel inspired to help. I know I am probably preaching to the choir, but I don't think it hurts to remind everyone.
  3. canyousee's Avatar
    I know this my upset some yet what I find so great about the Japanese is how well they are treating each other. In NO after Katrina many felt it was a free shopping day with too many people breaking into stores a stealing every thing, even police officers were stealing. We could learn aloot from the fine decent hard working Japanese !