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May 6th, 2008, 18:50
.... a massive rise has been reported in people loosing their lives due to this catastrophy - currently 22,000.
May 6th, 2008, 20:06
Yes, a terrible tragedy for people already in a terrible situation.
May 8th, 2008, 01:06
... 100,000 could have lost their lives according to a US diplomat from a recent BBC headline.
May 8th, 2008, 20:18
I was shocked to learn about the lack of supplies being sent to Burma; so far all we're sending is bottled water!

That's absurd. With 1/3 of the country flooded, perhaps some towels might be a better choice?
Bob
May 9th, 2008, 03:44
Huh? Potable water is the first need. You don't die or get too diseased by being wet.
May 9th, 2008, 20:32
This goes from worse to worst.

The Jerks are now denying entry to those who might have an idea of what to do. Impounding aid already sent and only dealing with those they trust who haven't exactly got brilliant records for saving life in a crisis. Rather the opposite.

Maybe a small overflight of their precious new capital city would help them see that they could become vulnerable to more than their own people.
travelerjim
May 10th, 2008, 11:09
From MSNBC...

Story with slide photos..
such devastation and sadness..
100,000 + dead...more dying...
1,000,000 + homeless...

"FORGET the Diplomacy"...
and MOVE the Disaster Aid Teams IN...ASAP!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24514879/

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24453499/di ... enumber/1/ (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24453499/displaymode/1107/s/2/framenumber/1/)