Profiles in courage
Here are some people who are willing to make a big sacrifice for others.
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And another aftershock to day of 6.7...
Posted by portland native | June 23, 2011 2:33 PM
It's another waste. Compounds the moral bankruptcy there. What a twisted version of the Roman Catholic Church's Children's Crusade (1212). The venerable elders needn't worry about outracing cancer under the twilight of their golden years -- radiation sicknesses will probably kill them in weeks. Just allowing this TEPCO farce to be publicized is Japanese elder abuse. This is what can happen when a cultural code of conduct (bushido, chivalry) is co-opted by psychotic PR maniacs.
Coming soon to a massively catastrophic human tragedy near you. How maddening. What's next, sending in squads of waterheads to fight wildfires?
Posted by Mojo | June 23, 2011 2:34 PM
So, what would be a better idea?
Posted by Allan L. | June 23, 2011 2:55 PM
Off topic: a local journalist, Michael Totten, is at Powell's on Burnside this evening at 7:30.
He has written a book titled The Road to Fatima Gate. Mr. Totten webasite orignally pointed me to this blog. He is also a fresh and clear eyed man who has first hand experience of events in the the Middle East, specifically Lebanon, Isreal, and Syria.
Posted by LL | June 23, 2011 3:12 PM
Jack there is a virus on that article take a look!
Posted by Thanks Alot | June 23, 2011 6:32 PM
thanks a lot is right
Posted by john dull | June 23, 2011 6:59 PM
I read the article, and it brought tears to my eyes-- both because of the volunteers bravery, and because of what I'm afraid is the terrible futility of their sacrifice.
But...am I to believe that there is a virus on the website? Oh lord. Details please...
Posted by Bee | June 23, 2011 10:06 PM
Safer page -- BBC, May 31:
Japan pensioners volunteer to tackle nuclear crisis
By Roland Buerk
BBC News, Tokyo
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-13598607
Posted by Mojo | June 23, 2011 10:57 PM
Thanks Alot and John Dull-- or anyone else who can answer-- I did read the article on the Mirror.uk site. How can you tell that site is infected, what ought I do to see if I am infected (I have a Mac but no separate virus scan), and what might it do to my computer?
Grazie for answers...
Posted by Bee | June 23, 2011 11:58 PM
"So, what would be a better idea?"
Allan - how about if you volunteer? Let's make it personal so you have a better chance to understand.
Posted by Molly | June 24, 2011 12:12 AM