Yesterday we talked about the fools that are taking up stealing in Christchurch after the earrthquake, well the justice system has been swift for once, and showing their names and faces on television and in the papers to shame them. Shame on them.
For all the idiots though, we are thankful for the many more folks who are helping out, ordinary folks making a difference, all of the volunteers. The search and rescue teams that have come from around the world to help search for survivors and bodies, the police who have traveled from around NZ and 300 from Australia to help out. All the civil defense and red cross workers who are helping locals with food, water and shelter. The 15,000 students who have organised themselves to help out ordinary people who need their gardens and homes cleared. New Zealanders from all around the country who have volunteered the use of their spare bedrooms and homes for displaced families and their pets. We thank you all.
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I've noticed that disasters tend to bring out the best and worst in humans. I am glad to see that the best is by far outweighing the worst.
ReplyDeleteWe can't quite wrap our heads around the magnitude of the disaster, it's so overwhelming. The mom heard on the news yesterday that it's estimated about a 1/3 of the city has been/will have to be destroyed. That would be the equivalent of about our entire amalgamated area here. Mind boggling.
ReplyDeleteWe, too, are glad that there is more *good* being shown by humans than bad.
We had similar sorts of things happen here during the floods. Some people are good and kind, aren't they?
ReplyDeleteIt certainly is wonderful to hear about the good side of this disaster. And a pox on those who have chsen to take advantage during this time.
ReplyDeleteSuch heartbreaking pictures of the once beautiful city.
ReplyDeleteOur hearts go out to you Poppy and all your fellow countrymen. It's a terrible disaster. It's too bad some oomans have to do bad things when so many others are hurting so.
ReplyDeletewe all had a Twitter party for the ASPCA in New Zealand yesterday, Christchurch in fact, to raise funds to help all of the animals displaced or homeless now. We exceeded our goal as far as I know.
ReplyDeleteThis kind of thing happens in disasters and we know that those bad deeds will not go unpunished . God Bless the good folks who are helping with their time and money.
ReplyDeleteWe are so glad that you and Mom are safe.
Kassey
My miewmie's friend lives in NZ. She is making her house available to displaced people. Her doctor husband and student sons have all been helping out too. Its great to hear of so much kindness.
ReplyDeleteWe are always thankful that for everyone one bad person there seems to be two or three really good ones.
ReplyDeleteLike Huffle said We had a big floods wipe of the city. People lost almost what they got. But we feel overwhelmed with so many people help each other not just the organization but normal people. Even some one drive the tractor from other state just for help them. ( and they are over 55.
ReplyDeleteI still purrs for all in NZ. and purrs for good things happen to help all get back.
Big Hugs
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We are glad the police are showing the bad people so every one will know. It serves them right. There are so many more good people helping there and that is what counts!
ReplyDeleteIt is upsetting to hear about those bad people. But happy to see so many people help each other.
ReplyDeleteWhen things get bad, it brings out the worst and the best in peoples. Thankfully there is more good than bad in the world.
ReplyDeleteWe're so happy that there are more good people than bad...
ReplyDeleteSo sad that a few bad people have to take advantage of such a disaster. But we are thankful that there are so many good people who are doing whatever they can to help.
ReplyDeleteWe coninue to purr for all those caught up in this terrible disaster. It is heartbreaking.
ReplyDeleteWhen we first saw these photos Sun. am., we were left speechless by the devastation, death toll and our overwhelming sadness. Had to step away a bit.
ReplyDeleteOur prayers continue for all of the good people who have suffered and are still suffering during this terrible tragedy.