Pray For Japan
I took time, away from my games, anime and series to blog about this.
On March 11, 2011, a magnitude 9.0 (some reported 8.9) earthquake hit near the east coast of Honshu, Japan. This became the 5th most serious case since 1900.
Everyday, on Twitter, Facebook, TV wherever we go, we hear people talking about this unfortunate disaster. I didn't even want to make a post on this situation because it's just too sad. What's worse is the after shocks and the radiation leakage that's 167 times worse than the normal radiation in Japan.
Anyways all of these can be found in the news and online.
What I can't stand are the cruel jokes and comments that some ignorant tards made. A US comedian, Gilbert Gottfried made these jokes on Twitter (then deleted) that weren't even funny to begin with.
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Japan is really advanced. They don’t go to the beach. The beach comes to them."
"Japan had put out this urgent plea….” PLEASE SEND US A FEW BIlLION RUBBER DUCKIES!!!!!”"
He was then fired from his job. Which is what should happen.
As much as I love watching Family Guy, the producer made a harsh joke in this situation, also on Twitter saying...
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“If you wanna feel better about this earthquake in Japan, google ‘Pearl Harbor death toll.’”
Not just those people, but a lot of ignorant Americans kept pulling up the history of the attack on Pearl Harbor, saying that Japan deserved this disaster, the people deserved to die and they deserved these losses.
People, learn to let go of the past. Pearl Harbor happened in 1941. It's been 70 years and I bet most of the people who made those Pearl Harbor comments weren't even born yet at that time. But I'm not saying all Americans are like that, I know a lot who are supportive of this and tries to help Japan every little bit.
If we were to talk about the past, the Japanese tortured our ancestors in Malaysia for years. But that was during the war period and honestly, I don't think it applies to us anymore. We weren't there, the people who attacked us at that time aren't here anymore. Things have changed, people changed, the times have changed.
And those people think that only the Japanese were affected? Think of how many tourists, people from YOUR country that were there during the quake, be it for business or pleasure. What if they were caught in the quake/tsunami? Would you be able to make all these crude comments if you knew your family or loved ones or even friends you didn't know that well were there during that disaster? Take a minute to think before speaking.
Enough about the ignorant people. On the brighter side, yes there is a brighter side if you try. The people in Japan are stronger than ever. They are united, everyone is trying to help their own country. Do they not fret or cry over this, they are trying hard to look for survivors, and trying to survive. Even the yakuza are putting down their guns and katanas (well not literally) and trying to help the other people.
Imagine some small flood happening in Malaysia and I bet everyone would panic and run, maybe to some other countries too. Look at how people reacted during the 9/11, or even the Katrina.
We humans are such cowardly creatures, yet they stood there by their nation.
Here are a list of heartwarming comments that were made by the Japanese locals and even foreigners in Japan.
"It was cold and I was getting very weary waiting forever for the train to come. Some homeless people saw me, gave me some of their own cardboard boxes and saying “you’ll be warmer if you sit on these!” I have always walked by homeless people pretending I didn’t see them, and yet here they were offering me warmth. Such warm people."
All of these people were so amazing. I think everyone should learn from them.
People who want to help them, you can donate through Red Cross, or there are several organizations that are helping Japan out.
There are also projects by Japanese artists like
SHOW YOUR HEART (GACKT)- translation to the page
here. Or for Americans Lady Gaga has designed a wrist band that can be bought through her page,
Lady Gaga Japan Earthquake Relief. The bands are only $5 each but one can donate extra. All proceeds go to Japan.
This post is getting pretty long. So I'll just stop here.
STAY STRONG JAPAN. You have our support and prayers.
Labels: japan quake, march11, prayforjapan
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