If ever one were to try and make a case for the entire world being locked in crisis, right now would be an optimal time to try. As though the natural disaster in Myanmar, and the absolutely atrocious circumstances being faced by those attempting to deliver aid to the still-suffering population weren't enough - a few other situations were thrust into public view:
First, an earthquake measured at 7.9 Mw hit the Chinese province of Sichuan . As of today, 20 May 2008 - over 30,00 are confirmed dead. Add that into the current toll in Myanmar (over 80,000) - and that is over a hundred thousand people who have been killed in a period of just over two weeks. And none of that includes those injured, left homeless or otherwise affected by these tragic situations.
Also, bin Laden has apparently released a new speech aimed towards Westerners - in which he mocks the attempts to find peace between Palestine and Israel. Perhaps finally sparked by this, George Bush has suddenly become a politician.
Add to that the fact that all of this has ocurred during the month of May - the most optimistic name of any month - that is, when taken in the context of, "May the world soon find itself in brighter times." There is little doubt that is a prayer being echoed the world over.
And while there was more going on in the world, that's all from us for today.
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