In this spring after the earthquake, various music and sports events were canceled or postponed -even my favorite band had to cancel some stages of their concert tour. The main reasons were explained to be safety problems due to aftershocks, electric shortage and atomic power accident. But some events were canceled from the reason that it is indiscreet to enjoy those events after the tragedy. However... excessive mood of voluntary restraint due to fear of indiscretion -or rather criticism about being indiscreet -could cause nationwide stagnation, and that became a major concern. A soccer player declared that he would like to do something to cheer up people through soccer even if he is criticized, instead of not doing anything from the afraid of criticism about indiscretion
. So did various sports athletes and entertainers. And as mentioned several times, finding fault is foolproof and proof of foolishness, remember. (See also Apr. 22, 2011)
Comedians using tragedy of earthquake as material of comedy, Media trying to shove microphones in victims' faces without consideration, Amusement parlors wasting electricity with unnecessary loud illumination, and above all... Politicians who are busier and more passionate for disputing and abusing fights than responding to the earthquake. Needless to say about the Minister who thinks the national government is higher in status than local government and threatened the governor of the stricken prefecture and local TV stations in the stricken area peremptorily, discriminating people by blood-type, offending victims at the spot and ended up in resigning. (See also Jun. 7, 2011)
Today... may I ask you who read this English weblog to lend the wisdom instead of such government...? And again and again, I'd like to take this occasion to show respect for all the people struggling at the spot, and various support from all over the world
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