Oftentimes it takes a disaster to wake people up. Asia has no adavanced Earthquake warning system in place like the one in the Pacific Ocean and surrounding area has.

Since this devestating Earthquake and resulting Tsunami that has literally wiped villages off the map has occurred, there are now major plans to put in a similar warning system throughout Asia similar to the one that is in place in the Pacific. But unfortunately they're a day late and dollar short.

Asia and particularly around the islands of Indonesia have been a major hub of Earthquake activity for years on end. So even though the Countries of Asia have known this, they have done NOTHING to create a preventitive counter measure like the warning system in place in the Pacific Ocean. So the fault lies with them. No pun intended...

But for the mistakes and lack of foresight of others thousands have paid the ultimate price. It is a real shame, no doubt about it.

God help all of those involved in this disaster and the relief effort that is taking place.

Best regards,
Mike

[This message has been edited by keybplayer (edited 12-28-2004).]