I feel like I need to comment on the horrific tragedy in Japan. I watched the news last night and I saw hundreds of people in line waiting for food and water. Some had babies in their arms and held them for hours. Nobody complained. Nobody cut in line. Everyone was sad but orderly. Much of this can be attributed to the Japanese people's sense of community. They take care of each other--young and old.Meanwhile, I see hundreds standing in line for the new iPad 2 and wonder if they realize how lucky they are. Is there a sense of community in these lines? Would the American people react the same to tragedy. I am not sure. I remember watching on the news when Hurricaine Katrina struck. From the beginning there were complaints and fights. Do you know there has not been one case of looting in Japan so far? Can we say the same about our country when a crisis hits?
I hope the world sees the reaction of the Japanese people--their gentleness--their sense of community--and "catches" the spirit.
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