There are some short video clips on this site of the tsunami.
http://www.asiantsunamivideos.com/videos/
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There are some short video clips on this site of the tsunami.
http://www.asiantsunamivideos.com/videos/
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Yes Den, it's horrible.. My country is one of the countries with the biggest casualties.
And I watched everyday on tv. Damn the press and media, they play the same stuffs over and over. Wish they'd present something more "constructive" to viewers rather than mountains of corpse :(
I´m so sorry Sub. I thought about you and was so glad and relieved to see you online.
In sweden they show these pictures from tourist cameras, or videos all the time, with horrible tasteless headlines, and pictures of crying children. I wish they could leave them alone.
Thank you Isagel :).
I didn't realize you lived in that area, wow, that is really scary. I hope you and your family are not affected by these disasters!
And I do wish the media would let this rest, it is important that aid be arranged, but it is a great diservice to these wounded and deceased peoples to constantly advertise them. It is very disrespectfull, and tastless, that media is using this disaster to spread propoganda, and make a bundle of mullah.
Though our hurricanes weren't nearly as devestating, I was getting really sick about hearing of all the destruction. But it was even worse when some of the local polititians used it in their political ads later. My heart goes out to all those hit by the tsunami.
That's to true, and I agree. :nod:Quote:
Originally Posted by Stanislaw
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Originally Posted by Stanislaw
Thank you Stan. I don't live in the Sumatra Island (where the quake took place), but I have some families there and so glad they're ok. Me my self reside in Java. What worries me the most is the future of many children who lost their parents/families and left alone in this world with no one . My country is not that rich to be able to support these kids so their future are at risk :(.
sub, I didn't realise you lived so close to that area, glad you're ok!
Canada is opening the doors to fast-tracking adoption procedures for orphaned children. Not the ideal situation for them, too bad their parents aren't there for them still. :(
I just hope all the *millions* of dollars that have been collected actually gets put to good use and directly goes to those most in need, not to pay for all the politricks and bureaucracy involved in administrating it.
Thanks Den, the adoption thing is a good way to save the children's futures, but you're right that there's nothing better than living with your own family.Quote:
Originally Posted by den
The corruption issue is one of the hottest issues which arise regarding the distribution and the use of funds which are collected locally and internationally. I just hope that the involved parties would always have the sanity and heart in managing those funds.
No I'd have to disagree on the Sub, but that's because my story is a little different. My genetic mom had me when she was young, so I understand that the parents can't take care of their children a all, but being put up to save yourself sucks ***.Quote:
Originally Posted by subterranean
Sorry to hear that Bong.
12 steps from here to my bed.
I prefer it because if she didn't want me, I don't want her.Quote:
Originally Posted by subterranean
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that Bong! :(
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Originally Posted by Bongitybongbong