R: [governance] 8.9 earthquake in Japan

[JFC Morfin]

At 00:55 15/03/2011, Izumi AIZU wrote:
>Hi,
>The official stats and figures of the scope and degree of damages
>are being released only after they are "confirmed". They are trying
>to suppress the over-heated speculations that might, they think,
>cause panics. In part, I understand this.
>
>Now, the nuclear reactor could have been seriously damaged
>and much attention is paid on this matter. The Power company
>is not doing the best job so is the government. However, again,
>it is very important to keep things "under control" and while we
>tend to criticize these, we also need to know that this is quite
>an unprecedented event and now one is really prepared to deal.
>Of course, in terms of professional risk management, there are
>things neglected or were neglected. But now may not be the
>time to discuss these.
>
>Most people here in Japan are remaining very calm. If million
>of people start to act irrationally, it's no easy to keep order,
>Already, there are no butteries you can buy here in Tokyo,
>as the power supply will start to stop on rotational basis.
>Gasoline supply is also very limited and long que of cars
>to the fuel station is commonly seen.
>
>But most of the people's sentiment is - "we have to bear
>these difficulties, it's a lot less than those who lost their
>lives, houses, family and friends."
>
>best,
>
>izumi

Please know that the world is impressed by the Japanese people 
attitude. We understand you feel you are under-informed, but a panic 
is so quickly started and the Internet is here. Also, there is no 
criticism of the Power company, but a great attention to what they do 
because the entire world learns about the issue at the same time.  We 
are in France particularly concerned since 90% of our electrical 
power comes from atomic plants. We also are very impressed by the way 
large buildings resisted to an 9 earthquake and by the strength of 
the Tsunami. The entire world feels concerned and the believers pray 
for you folks. And obviously everyone fears about new possible quakes.
Be sure that you, Japanese, have all our respect and admiration as 
well as our sorrows.
jfc



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