During the past week, our nation has focused much of our "attention energy" on the Utah mine disaster. It is a tragedy for all involved - the miners, the rescuers (some of whom have become victims), their families and the community. There was non-stop coverage of the situation on CNN for about two days.
While doing a quick scan of the newpaper this morning, I noticed on the 8th page that there was a mine accident in China that has likely claimed the lives of over 170 miners. These miners and their families our our sisters and brothers as much as are the victims in Utah.
One of the benefits a world travel is that it helps the traveler develop a more comprehensive view of world geography, world history and world cultures. Whether we are black or white, "first world" or "third world", in a democracy or a dictatorship, etc., we are linked by our collective humanity. We all struggle to figure out our place in the world. We all work in an effort to provide a better future for following generations. We strive to meet the basic needs of our families. We love our parents, children, brothers and sisters - the ones in Utah as well as the ones in China. When tragedy happens to any of these we love, it is front page - not 8th page - news.
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