Posted on 12/29/2004 7:31:04 PM PST by bd476
Why is now rich China giving so little relief? Are they too busy building up their military? Why?
Bodies were piled into mass graves in the belief that burial would ward off disease. ... But Dana Van Alphan of the Pan American Health Organization issued a statement declaring there was no danger of corpses contaminating water or soil because bacteria and viruses cannot survive in dead bodies. The organization said it issued the statement, hoping to avert mass burials of tens of thousands of unidentified victims.Botulism. Flies, and fly-borne diseases. Ar these people out of their minds. Clearly the world's elite wants to ID the bodies of the elite, but why do they risk the lifes of the poor, the greiving and ruined to do so?Van Alphan said it was important for survivors to be allowed to identify loved ones and urged authorities in tsunami-stricken countries to avoid burying unidentified corpses in mass graves.
"I think that psychologically, people have to be given the chance to identify their family members," she said. "Whatever disease the person has while still alive poses no threat to public health in a corpse." The World Health Organization has also said dead bodies are not an immedieate threat to health.
"The health hazard associated with dead bodies is negligible. The collection, disposal, burying and/or cremation of corpses requires important human and material resources which should instead be allocated to those who survived and remain in critical condition," the organization said in a news release after the 1999 earthquake in Turkey. "
Van Alphan said it was important for survivors to be allowed to identify loved ones and urged authorities in tsunami-stricken countries to avoid burying unidentified corpses in mass graves.
"I think that psychologically, people have to be given the chance to identify their family members," she said. "Whatever disease the person has while still alive poses no threat to public health in a corpse."
The World Health Organization has also said dead bodies are not an immedieate threat to health.
"The health hazard associated with dead bodies is negligible. The collection, disposal, burying and/or cremation of corpses requires important human and material resources which should instead be allocated to those who survived and remain in critical condition," the organization said in a news release after the 1999 earthquake in Turkey..."
This will impose at the very least, a great assault upon the senses of those heading over there to help in recovery efforts.
Botulism would be a stretch, but cholera, dysentery, typhoid fever, the plague, massive staph, tetanus, strep and E. coli infections along with every horrific illness known to man would seem to be at high risk here.
Also "elite" loss of life, that is if you are referring to wealthier Western vacationers, is far less than the poor.
The Chinese government only cares about receiving FDI...
Just out of curiosity, how are they coming up with the 'death count'? Are they counting actual bodies? Lists of missing? Empty towns?
Why? Because we have befriended and embraced a country which does not view friendship as a reciprocal relationship. China is a narcissistic country with narcissistic leaders. International relations is all about China. China is for and about China.
China may not be as wealthy as you might think. Read between the lines in this excerpt from a Bloomberg story. The pressure is on. If the Chinese don't respond, it is because they can't.
. . . China's response. It's no mystery that Beijing wants to boost ties here in Asia. The devastation from last weekend's tsunamis is a perfect chance for China to go further in selling its economy as a modern, benevolent one.
Yet China may have to do more than donate 21.63 million renminbi ($2.6 million) in disaster relief and send emergency search and rescue experts to the region. While it's a generous offer in light of China's challenges, this is an opportunity for China to score big points with neighbors. Will it rise to the occasion?
I am curious to know how much countries like Saudi Arabi abd Kuwait have offered.
Well, according to the title of the thread, the death toll was at least 2,500% higher.
Before you begin incorrectly attacking me or any other posters for that matter, won't you please use correct English punctuation and then introduce yourself.
planet terry said: "every nation has offered very little relief compared to the size of this disaster. the left will say 35 million from the USA pays for 4 hours of Iraq occupation. "
Is that what you and your leftist pals believe Terry?
Why don't you ask your friends in Al Quada what they plan to contribute. Bombs, biological and chemical warfare would not really help much, Terry.
What amount of money will you demand your Islamofascist pals contribute, Terry?
When do you plan on taking your high school equivalency exam?
planet terry said: "why have u printed a picture with all the dead bodies? "
You are mistaken. I did not print nor post it.
Why don't you write to the online publications which printed the picture, or better, contribute and help, rather than trolling this informative American website.
That's a good question, Eccentric.
Just cause I'm eccentric, don't mean I'm stupid. :)
Please welcome a new one.
Which of these could have been prevented?
Please, watch your head and step while disembarking.
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