we ponder the tsunami aftermath - ZEFRANK.COM

zero · 01-13-2005, 05:01 PM

why should one of the most devastating tragedies in human history stop them from getting a tan?

but then again maybe they're all relief-team workers having a well-earned break - does that make it okay?

you decide

dinzdale · 01-13-2005, 06:48 PM

Zoro,
you usually post shite, but this is deeply profound. It's .....disturbing.

and sadly, not surprising when you think about it....

zenbabe · 01-13-2005, 08:31 PM

Is that guy asking that relief worker to put sun lotion on his back???

surflugen · 01-13-2005, 08:39 PM

The airlines and resorts should in conjuntion with the people that booked trips to these places in advance before the devistation should cancel all thouse reservations and donate that money to releif. I can not imagine why anyone would want to visit those areas now for any other reason than helping out.

amanda · 01-14-2005, 06:04 AM

agreed with all the above.

however...

slipping into devil's advocate leotard...

many of those places heavily depend on tourism to provide revenue. to have money come through the industries that are already in place, it shortens the amount of time of dependence upon international aid. Thailand specifically went out of it's way to clean the beaches where the tourists go to keep people from canceling their expensive holidays. They are keenly aware from fighting SARS and Bird Flu what bad press can do to their number one industry.

so, here's what folks should do- buy that plane ticket, perferablly on Thai Air, SriLankanAir, or Air India. Book your hotel. Go ahead and splurg on that suite! And then, at the very last minute, cancel everything. Make sure you pay full price for all the amenities that you would incrue as if you actually went.

Be sure to find some random restaurants, souvenir stalls, and pickpockets and send them some money too.

JesusTitties · 01-14-2005, 09:28 AM

you are vacationing at a site of one of the largest tragic human loses in history.
there really isnt much more of a devils advocate you can play, its just fact.

JesusTitties · 01-14-2005, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dinzdale

Zoro,
you usually post shite, but this is deeply profound. It's .....disturbing.

yeah bro, your posts and thread starters are almost always extremely enlightening usually here at Zefrank. im sure there are many who just cant wait for your .. wait, how did you put it. .. "deeply profound" threads.

trisherina · 01-14-2005, 04:35 PM

I like the last one best. I keep making imaginary retorts for the woman.

Saxifrage · 01-14-2005, 04:52 PM

I saw a story on this during the morning news today. I find it in very poor taste. Sure the area depends on tourism but from a vacationers perspective how the hell could a person relax knowing that there are probably several dozen corpses under the rubish pile behind him. I don't know about anyone else but it would just turn my stomach. If, by some freak chance, I ended up there on vacation I would join the aid workers and help them. Damn my conscience.

Clytie · 01-14-2005, 04:59 PM

the hospital here has donated thousands of dollars worth of medical supplies and many doctors and nurses have volunteered their time over there. i am proud to work with such caring people

01-13-2005, 05:01 PM	#1
zero ª ★ ª Join Date: May 2004 Location: lª m°°n Posts: 13,853	we ponder the tsunami aftermath why should one of the most devastating tragedies in human history stop them from getting a tan? but then again maybe they're all relief-team workers having a well-earned break - does that make it okay? you decide Last edited by zero : 01-13-2005 at 05:58 PM.

01-13-2005, 08:31 PM	#3
zenbabe Lollypop! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: we are all made of stars Posts: 11,690	Is that guy asking that relief worker to put sun lotion on his back??? __________________ Be yourself, because the people that mind don't matter, and the people that matter don't mind. -Dr. Seuss Last edited by zenbabe : 01-13-2005 at 08:33 PM.

01-14-2005, 06:04 AM	#5
amanda old s'cool Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,426	agreed with all the above. however... slipping into devil's advocate leotard... many of those places heavily depend on tourism to provide revenue. to have money come through the industries that are already in place, it shortens the amount of time of dependence upon international aid. Thailand specifically went out of it's way to clean the beaches where the tourists go to keep people from canceling their expensive holidays. They are keenly aware from fighting SARS and Bird Flu what bad press can do to their number one industry. so, here's what folks should do- buy that plane ticket, perferablly on Thai Air, SriLankanAir, or Air India. Book your hotel. Go ahead and splurg on that suite! And then, at the very last minute, cancel everything. Make sure you pay full price for all the amenities that you would incrue as if you actually went. Be sure to find some random restaurants, souvenir stalls, and pickpockets and send them some money too. Last edited by amanda : 01-14-2005 at 06:07 AM.

01-14-2005, 04:35 PM	#8
trisherina meretricious dilettante Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,068	I like the last one best. I keep making imaginary retorts for the woman. __________________ Because how we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives. -- Annie Dillard

01-14-2005, 04:52 PM	#9
Saxifrage monkey Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Angband Posts: 411	I saw a story on this during the morning news today. I find it in very poor taste. Sure the area depends on tourism but from a vacationers perspective how the hell could a person relax knowing that there are probably several dozen corpses under the rubish pile behind him. I don't know about anyone else but it would just turn my stomach. If, by some freak chance, I ended up there on vacation I would join the aid workers and help them. Damn my conscience. __________________ The Dude abides.

01-13-2005, 06:48 PM	#2
dinzdale King of the špatnýs Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: was that dog Posts: 9,411	Zoro, you usually post shite, but this is deeply profound. It's .....disturbing. and sadly, not surprising when you think about it....

01-13-2005, 08:39 PM	#4
surflugen getting Donuts Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,091	The airlines and resorts should in conjuntion with the people that booked trips to these places in advance before the devistation should cancel all thouse reservations and donate that money to releif. I can not imagine why anyone would want to visit those areas now for any other reason than helping out.

01-14-2005, 09:28 AM	#6
JesusTitties ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,124	you are vacationing at a site of one of the largest tragic human loses in history. there really isnt much more of a devils advocate you can play, its just fact.

01-14-2005, 04:59 PM	#10
Clytie thundering is my favorite Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: motivated to be all i can be Posts: 3,827	the hospital here has donated thousands of dollars worth of medical supplies and many doctors and nurses have volunteered their time over there. i am proud to work with such caring people __________________ your star shaped heart has reached out to me and together our hearts beat as one bound by the rich red that runs coarsing united we stand stronger than before able to face the dark with hands entwined

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