It is probably to state the obvious that, being a tribal and insular species, we tend to be less moved by disasters when they occur far from our shores. But counting on catastrophe to stay away from our immediate environs is becoming an increasingly difficult assumption. As the following report from NBC's Al Roker makes clear, geographic and economic disruption is closer than we care to think:
As you keep reminding us, Lorne, the evidence is all around us.
ReplyDeleteSadly, the willingness to see that evidence seems limited, Owen.
DeleteKeep updating with post. Thank you
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Col.
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