The world seemed unsure how it should welcome the new year after the horrendous end to the last one. Consider this mixed message:
Many of the estimated 1 million revelers in Sydney marked a moment of silence for the victims before the fireworks began.
Annoyingly, there’s political argy-bargying going on even as aid packages are put together but thankfully, the global community is doing what it can to ease the suffering in the tsunami-hit countries.
There may be reason to feel a little more optimistic but the world needs to acknowledge the harsh and unpleasant truth illustrated in this Matt Davies cartoon.
The world certainly seems to have lost interest in the quake victims of Bam and one wonders how long before the tsunami victims are forgotten as well.
More quotes:
- “We don’t even have his photos. The sea took those away too.“
- “I saw 11 bodies but I have no idea if they were any of my relatives because their faces have disappeared.“
- “I am more optimistic than yesterday, and much more than the day before, that we, the global community, will be able to face up to this enormous challenge.“
