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Old 03-16-2011, 04:49 PM   #36 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Jordo! View Post
Let me put it this way. We can broadly differentiate betwen three categories of response to this disaster by folks here:

(1) Nothing. Whatever they are thinking or feeling is unknown.

(2) Took the time and effort to make a post expressing thier hopes and prayers for a bunch of strangers.

(3) Took the time and effort to express their fears about the possiblity of not getting their car or car parts on time as a result of the disaster.

Do I know if down deep the people in any of those categories really cares about the value of human life? No. But I can respond to what I see.

I thanked those who expressed concern and admonished those who didn't.

What would you do if someone attending a funeral made one comment only: That having to show up for the funeral totally ruined their plans for the day?

Would you assume inside they must be grieving or be utterly apalled by their self-centered comments?

Whatever, man.

Like I said if anyone feels compassion for the people of Japan, they can donate to red cross -- actions are more important than words anyway.

I sincerely hope your family is safe and well.
Would it make you feel better if someone were to post a statement before their question on the delay of their car/part as such?

"First of all, I am saddened by the events in Japan and I hope the country and people are doing ok, but I have a question if these events might inpact the delivery of my [car/part]..." ?

Just because someone is asking about the delay of their car/part does not mean they are insensitive. Now if they made a comment like "Fvck! This damn earthquake is going to delay the delivery of my car/part! Just my luck!!!"

Now that would be another story...

I had a similar concern. I was about to order a Nismo rear bumper. I was wondering if this might impact my order so I called my dealer to ask. Luckily for me it did not as the parts were in the US already. So I was able to place my order. Does this mean I care more about my car than the lives of tens of thousands of people? NO. I care very much and I hope things improve over there and am saddened by their loss.
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