Tuesday, 13 September 2005

Lessons from Katrina

Law will only have an effect when it is policed. In the absence of law, anarchy rears its ugly head. An example is the shooting of the helicopter evacuating survivors. Boggles the mind doesn't it?

However grace which finds its roots in love always brings life.

Case in point:

LOVE TRIUMPHS
6-year-old becomes a hero to band of toddlers, rescuers
Tense days lead to reunion of kids and their moms

By ELLEN BARRY
Los Angeles Times

BATON ROUGE, LA. - In the chaos that was Causeway Boulevard, this group of evacuees stood out: a 6-year-old boy walking down the road, holding a 5-month-old, surrounded by five toddlers who followed him around as if he were their leader.

They were holding hands. Three of the children were about 2 years old, and one was wearing only diapers. A 3-year-old girl had her 14-month-old brother in tow. The 6-year-old spoke for all of them, and he said his name was Deamonte Love.

Full article

Isn't it amazing that the person to show great love has the surname "Love"?

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