Things to be learned from disasters

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Even in the times of such natural disaster that has stuck Japan there are
still things to be learned.

1. THE CALM

Not a single visual of chest-beating or wild grief. Sorrow itself has been
elevated.

2. THE DIGNITY

Disciplined queues for water and groceries. Not a rough word or a crude
gesture.

3. THE ABILITY

The incredible architects, for instance. Buildings swayed but didn’t fall.

4. THE GRACE

People bought only what they needed for the present, so everybody could get
something.

5. THE ORDER

No looting in shops. No honking and no overtaking on the roads. Just
understanding.

6. THE SACRIFICE

Fifty workers stayed back to pump sea water in the N-reactors. How will
they ever be repaid?

7. THE TENDERNESS

Restaurants cut prices. An unguarded ATM is left alone. The strong cared
for the weak.

8. THE TRAINING

The old and the children, everyone knew exactly what to do. And they did
just that.

9. THE MEDIA

They showed magnificent restraint in the bulletins. No silly reporters.
Only calm reportage.

10. THE CONSCIENCE

When the power went off in a store, people put things back on the shelves
and left quietly